Pike County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Pike County, Illinois? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 12 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.25". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Pike County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 347 PM CDT/447 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lynnville to near Grayville. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Pike County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Large tree... roughly 2 feet in diameter down with root ball exposed. (LSX)”
“Portions of roof peeling from Pleasant Hill High School. Medium tree branches littering the grounds. Large hardwood tree uprooted nearby. Large hardwood tree snapped ne (LSX)”
- Wind 61 mph 2 NNE Pittsfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Pittsfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pleasant Hill SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph turning to the northwest behind a cold front with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pike County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pike County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Pike County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Pike County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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