Vermilion County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Vermilion County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 59 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 47 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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 Vermilion 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree fell on a mobile home. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Sidell SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Video evidence from storm spotters showed that a tornado briefly touched down 1 mile west of IL-1 and about 100 yards south of Thompson Street. A power pole and a stree (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 WNW Hoopeston SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ridge Farm, or 14 miles south of Danville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. A 46 mph wind gust was reported 2 miles north of Ridge Farm at 331 PM. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Georgetown, Ridge Farm, and Indianola.”
“Corn flattened in fields from 1450 N Rd west to Jamesburg. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 W Bismarck SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hoopeston, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hoopeston, Rossville, Potomac, Rankin, Henning, and Armstrong.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon 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 Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Photo of two large hailstones in hand. (ILX)”
- Hail 1.5" Bismarck SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Belgium SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
13 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph, 3 tornado reports
“Tornado reported south of Hoopeston. Report relayed by county EM. (ILX)”
“EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 8.1 miles. The tornado touched down about a half mile south of Highway 9 east of county road 1300E... overturning an irrig (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 S Hoopeston SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 WSW Hoopeston SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 ENE Ogden SPC verified report
- Wind 75 mph 4 SW Henning SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Georgetown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Tilton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Danville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Hoopeston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Hoopeston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Fithian SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Rossville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bismarck SPC verified report
- + 1 more event this day — full detail in the app
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Homer to near Allerton to near Ashmore. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paris, St.”
“At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Villa Grove to near Janesville. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charleston, Mattoon, Tuscola, Arcola, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fithian to near Broadlands to Camargo. Movement was east 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... Danville, Paris, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Strong gradient winds are occuring on the back side of the showers and thunderstorms in east central IL. Expect east to southeast winds gusting 45 to 55 mph at times through 5 pm, especially from I-57 east and north of I-70. Secure loose objects and watch for possible falling tree limbs with these gusty winds. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles like semi trucks.”
“Tree down across south bound lane of State 119. (ILX)”
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Alvin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Danville SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Allerton SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF0... peak wind speed 85 mph... path length 0.4 mi. The tornado did only tree damage as it quickly moved west to east. (ILX)”
“[Delayed Report] - Several trees blown over onto roadways around Tilton. At least one power pole was broken... with others leaning. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado Tilton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Tilton SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 803 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Catlin, or near Danville, moving east at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
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 Vermilion 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, east central, and southeast Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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 Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Golf ball size hail on west side of Danville on Henning road. Photo of hail with ruler. (ILX)”
“Ping pong size hail from a viewer on north side of Danville by the lake. (ILX)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 W Danville SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 N Danville SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 2 NNW Danville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Henning SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this morning. Winds gusting to around 45 to 50 mph at times is resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling this morning and be alert to slippery roads along with low or rapidly changing visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 332 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Philo to near Effingham. Movement was northeast at 55 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 0.5" Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1110 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Catlin to near Camargo. Movement was northeast 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...”
“At 838 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rantoul to near Pesotum. Movement was northeast at 65 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... Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Rantoul, Hoopeston, Savoy, St.”
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees down... many shingles off roof... two power poles down. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Catlin SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 208 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Potomac to near Louisville. 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...”
“At 140 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Rantoul to near Altamont. Movement was east at 45 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 Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vermilion County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 3, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Media relayed a video of a landspout tornado viewed from SE edge of Fairmount looking SE towards Jamaica... though the specific location is unknown at this (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 N Jamaica SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Vermilion County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 59 severe weather events in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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