Wayne County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Wayne County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 5 tornado reports among 16 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 6 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.
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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.
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
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“EF1 Tornado. Peak winds 95 mph. Path Length 1.53 miles. Storage shed and barn damaged/destroyed. Tree damage. (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 NNE Sims SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 4 tornado reports
“Social media report of a tornado north of Toms Prairie. This tornado was also spotted from Merriam. (PAH)”
“EF1 Tornado. 90 mph peak winds. 3.78 mile path. Carport destroyed... trees damaged. Severe crop damage. (PAH)”
- 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
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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 16 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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