Wayne County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Wayne County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 5 tornado reports among 28 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Wayne County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Wayne County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
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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.
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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several trees down and crop damage in and near Sims... IL. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Sims SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Helm to near Mount Vernon to near Sesser. Movement was east 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...”
“At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wayne City, or 12 miles west of Fairfield, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — 5 tornado reports
“EF1 Tornado. Peak winds 95 mph. Path Length 1.53 miles. Storage shed and barn damaged/destroyed. Tree damage. (PAH)”
“Social media report of a tornado north of Toms Prairie. This tornado was also spotted from Merriam. (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 NNE Sims SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 SSW Mount Erie SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 E Jeffersonville SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 NNE Belle Prairie Cit SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 S Wayne City SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 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 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parkersburg, or 11 miles north of Albion, 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Time estimated via radar. Report received via social media. (PAH)”
“At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Helm, or 10 miles south of Salem, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Localized street flooding is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 60 mph 2 W Fairfield SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 S Golden Gate SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cisne, or 11 miles northwest of Fairfield, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph. WHERE...Bollinger, Cape Girardeau and Perry Counties in Missouri, and Union, Jackson, Perry, Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson, Saline, Hamilton and Wayne Counties in iLlinios WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. A wind advisory or additional high wind warning will be required after 1 pm.”
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 700 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Enfield, or 11 miles south of Fairfield, moving northeast at 60 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 1151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cisne to Woodlawn to Pinckneyville. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Fairfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Fairfield SPC verified report
Friday, January 9, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 145 AM CST, emergency management reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Fairfield to near Thompsonville. Movement was northeast at 60 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 111 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Bluford to 6 miles north of Ware. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Golden Gate SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wayne County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports 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 Wayne County?
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