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Will County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Will County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 151 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 14 hail reports with hail up to 3" and 133 high-wind reports with gusts up to 104 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Will County, Illinois showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Will County, Illinois. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Will County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Will County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

151
Events (12 mo)
14
Hail
133
Wind
4
Tornado
3"
Max hail
104
Max wind (mph)
Aug 12, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event near 5 SSW Frankfort, Will County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 5 SSW Frankfort. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

“Measured wind gust of 64.2 mph on an Ambient weather station. The gusts appear well calibrated surrounding the period of time during the storm... and radar data support (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Shorewood

“Photo shared on social media showing a large 20 foot long tree branch downed on a power line. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Crete

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

15 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 96 mph, 3 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“NWS survey confirms an EF-2 tornado with peak winds near 115 mph... peak width of 300 yards... and path length of 25.8 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Frankfort

“NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 95 mph... peak width of 200 yards... and path length of 7.6 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 N New Lenox

Monday, July 27, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3", wind gusts up to 104 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 80 mph... path length of 2.5 miles... and maximum width of 110 yards impacted Romeoville. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Romeoville

“Photo shows hail stone at least 3 inches in diameter that fell near Four Seasons Park in Shorewood. Hail stone was collected and frozen 2 minutes after it fell. Multipl (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Shorewood

Saturday, July 4, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Personal weather station measured a wind gust of 68 mph. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Shorewood

“Personal weather station KILPEOTO29 reported a wind gust of 59 mph. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Peotone

Friday, July 3, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Measured gust to 67 mph. Tree limbs blown down. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Mokena

“Estimated winds to 60 mph. Time Estimated. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Rockdale

Thursday, June 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...A brief period of damaging winds up to 60 mph. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...A brief period of damaging winds up to 60 mph. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“60 to 70 mph estimated wind gusts with small branches down. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Plainfield

“Peak gust measured on personal weather station. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Homer Glen

Monday, April 27, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for brief localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for brief localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph

“A personal weather station recorded a 68 mph gust south of Dyer just west of the IL-IN state line. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 6 E Goodenow

“Report relayed via social media of power poles and trees down in Beecher... including a video of an apparent fire started by a branch on a power line. Time estimated by (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Beecher

Sunday, April 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Estimated 60+ mph winds at NWS office. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · NWS Chicago-Romeoville

“Downed power poles. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Manhattan

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

“Photo shared on social media showing several large hailstones at Moen Avenue and Midland Avenue in Rockdale. The largest hailstones were approximately golf ball size. T (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Rockdale

Monday, March 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Romeoville

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Romeoville

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Friday, March 13, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Photo shared of hail measuring just over 3 inches in diameter in Bolingbrook. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Bolingbrook

“Hail up to tennis ball size in western Bolingbrook. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Bolingbrook

Monday, December 29, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Will County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

21 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Will County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Will County, IL?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 151 severe weather events in Will 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 Will County recently?

Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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