Union 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 Union County, Illinois recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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 Union County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Parkersburg to 6 miles northwest of Corydon. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Torrential rainfall, and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Union County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dongola, or 9 miles southeast of Anna, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cape Girardeau, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cedar Lake Area to 6 miles southwest of Altenburg. Movement was east at 20 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...”
“At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Goreville to near Jonesboro. Movement was southeast at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Goreville, or 11 miles southwest of Marion, moving northeast at 30 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... Lake Of Egypt Area.”
- Hail 0.25" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
“At 232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Cobden, or 9 miles southeast of Carbondale, moving east at 30 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 746 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Daisy to near Grassy. Movement was 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...”
“At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Du Quoin to Womac. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Union County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mounds, or 9 miles north of Cairo, moving northeast at 30 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...”
“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shawneetown, moving northeast 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... Mount Vernon, Shawneetown, Uniontown, Ridgway, Old Shawneetown, and Junction.”
- Hail 0.75" Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Equality, or 7 miles south of Eldorado, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and developing thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dongola to near Chaffee. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. This activity is a zone of concern for rapid development for severe storms in the next hour or so. Remain alert for possible warnings. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Union County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Union County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Union County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Union 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 Union County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" 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.