White County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
White County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 12 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 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 White 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.
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 White County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Large tree down on a house on Water and South Streets in Grayville. (PAH)”
“Large tree branch on the road. On highway 14. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Grayville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Crossville SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcleansboro, moving east 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... Mcleansboro, Enfield, Dahlgren, Mill Shoals, Springerton, Belle Prairie City, and Burnt Prairie.”
“At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mount Carmel to 9 miles northeast of Grayville to near Crossville. Movement was east 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.”
- Wind 50 mph White County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" White County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 725 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Grayville to near Mount Vernon. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, 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.”
- Hail 0.25" White County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 347 PM CDT/447 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lynnville to near Grayville. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" White County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“EFU tornado. Eyewitness and video of a brief tornado touchdown but no damage was found. (PAH)”
“Brief tornado about 5 miles northeast of Enfield. (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 NE Enfield SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 NE Enfield SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Time estimated via radar. Report received via social media. (PAH)”
- Hail 1.25" 4 SSW Grayville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in White County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in White 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 White County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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