Stark County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Stark County, Illinois recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 15 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 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 Stark County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Fayette, or 7 miles southwest of Toulon, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 0.75" Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Twelve power poles were snapped along a 0.6 mile stretch of 1700 East. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Speer SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 453 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kewanee, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Osceola, Bradford, and Elmira.”
- Wind 55 mph Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 440 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over La Fayette, or near Toulon, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 0.88" Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree limbs blown down. Relayed by media. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Toulon SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Edelstein to near Dunlap to 6 miles northwest of Peoria. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“sheet metal barn had a roof ripped off. (ILX)”
- Hail 2" Toulon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown West Jersey SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"
“Hail measured just shy of 2.25 inches. (ILX)”
- Hail 2" Toulon SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Moderately strong winds out of the south to southwest will continue late this evening into the overnight hours. Expect a few sporadic gusts of 40 to 50 mph with more frequent gusts of 25 to 40 mph. These winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. WHEN...From noon today to 7 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 Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 819 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bradford, or 9 miles northeast of Wyoming, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Osceola and Bradford.”
- Hail 0.88" Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. 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 50 mph Stark County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Stark County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Stark County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Stark County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.