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Randolph County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Randolph County, Illinois recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1", among 12 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Randolph County, Illinois showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Randolph County, Illinois. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Randolph County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Randolph County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

12
Events (12 mo)
1
Hail
11
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Aug 12, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 12, 2026 hail event near 1 SW Ellis Grove, Randolph County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 12, 2026 hail event (1") near 1 SW Ellis Grove. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Randolph County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Thunderstorm outflow brought down power lines. Time estimated by radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Sparta

“Trees blown down. Time esitmated by radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Ellis Grove

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Randolph County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Randolph County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“NWS employee submitted pictures of a large tree down in Sparta. Time estimated by radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Sparta

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Randolph County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Randolph County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Randolph County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Randolph County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Randolph County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“2 power poles broken near the intersection of Rt 154 and Plum Creek Rd. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Sparta

“2 power poles broken near the intersection of Rt 154 and Plum Creek Rd. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Sparta

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Randolph County, IL?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Randolph County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Randolph County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Randolph County?

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