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Tazewell County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Tazewell County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 14 tornado reports among 102 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 67 high-wind reports with gusts up to 78 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 15, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Tazewell County hail map

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

102
Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
67
Wind
14
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
78
Max wind (mph)
Sep 15, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 11, 2026 tornado event near 2 S Groveland, Tazewell County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 11, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 S Groveland. 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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

“At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Delavan, or 15 miles southeast of Pekin, moving northeast at 25 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... Delavan, Minier, and Hopedale.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“Downed powerlines and damaged grain bin. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Mackinaw

Friday, August 21, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 21, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“At 1033 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mapleton, or near Pekin, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chillicothe, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Wyoming to Cuba. Movement was east at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“At 1132 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Peoria, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 535 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stanford, or 13 miles west of Normal, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eureka to near Hopedale. Movement was east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“Tree down over roadway. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · Delavan

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rome, or near Chillicothe, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stanford, or 15 miles southwest of Normal, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“Received video confirmation of a landspout. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 W South Pekin

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

“Top of utility pole snapped off with wires dangling at Behrends Ave. and Hillman St. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Washington

Thursday, June 11, 2026

19 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“EF1... peak wind speed 105 mph... path length 12.95 miles. This tornado touched down about 1.5 miles south of Groveland... and moved northeast along the southern edge o (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Groveland

“downed tree took down a power line and has the road blocked. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE East Peoria

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“8 to 10 inch tree limbs down. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Tremont

“Tree down near Pekin Country Club. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Pekin

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cuba, or near Canton, moving northeast 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... Canton, Lewistown, Cuba, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Minier, or 15 miles southeast of Morton, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Monday, May 18, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

“3.5-4 foot diameter tree fell... blocking Stringtown Rd. near Hopedale. Delayed report. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Hopedale

“Tree on a house in Pekin. Delayed report... time estimated from radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Pekin

Thursday, May 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 315 PM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm near East Peoria, moving east at 30 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... Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Peoria Heights.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Friday, April 17, 2026

16 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph, 9 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“EF2... max wind speed 115 mph... path length 2 mi. The tornado touched down along Runyon Rd about a half mile west of the Tazewell-McLean County line. It cause extensiv (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Mackinaw

“EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 12.4 miles... path width 300 yds. This tornado touched down 3 miles south of Minier and moved northeast destroying a farm (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSW Minier

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Friday, April 3, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 3, 2026 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“tornado touched down then lifted... rotating wall cloud shortly after. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Hopedale

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5", 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"

“East Cruger & DeeMack Road. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Washington

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected today. Then switching directions to west-northwest tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...Until 10 AM 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 · Tazewell County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected late this morning and afternoon and switching west to northwest during tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South-southwest winds on Sunday shifting to the west-northwest behind a cold front Sunday night. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds will turn west at 25 to 30 mph during this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph into mid afternoon. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. The strongest winds will be this morning from I-74 north with gusts over 50 mph possible. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. 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 · Tazewell County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. 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 · Tazewell County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

“Power poles were snapped near the intersection of Toboggan Avenue and Chapel Road. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Green Valley

“Power poles were snapped near the intersection of Toboggan Avenue and Chapel Road. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Green Valley

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Large branch blown down across street. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · Mackinaw

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glasford, or 8 miles west of Pekin, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“At 314 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mackinaw, or near Morton, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morton, Mackinaw, Danvers, Goodfield, Deer Creek, Carlock, and Congerville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 155 between mile markers 25 and 31.”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Thursday, January 8, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

“Delayed report relayed by emergency management of a pole down with line arcing. Reported road being closed. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Mackinaw

“Delayed report relayed by emergency manager of power lines on top of tree and arcing. Time estimate by radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Morton

Sunday, December 28, 2025

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“An EF1 tornado with wind speeds up to 98 mph touched down along Allentown road about 3 miles east of Pekin High School and traveled about 1.75 miles along that road. It (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Groveland

“Power line downed due to thunderstorm winds. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · Pekin

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Tazewell 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.

“At 1143 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Varna to Virden. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

“At 1115 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Henry to 6 miles southwest of Franklin. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Tazewell County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 15, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 102 severe weather events in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County recently?

Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Tazewell County?

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