Woodford County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Woodford County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 66 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 63 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 Woodford 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.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eureka to near Hopedale. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...”
“6" diameter tree branch broke off and came down on power lines. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”
- Hail 0.88" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Eureka SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 121 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Washburn, or 8 miles southeast of Lacon, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eureka, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Eureka, El Paso, Goodfield, Carlock, Congerville, Secor, Kappa, and Panola.”
“At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carlock, or 8 miles northwest of Normal, moving southeast at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 1 NNE Metamora SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Measured at the Emergency Operations Center. (ILX)”
“Large tree blown down over road at 1419 Hickory Point in Germantown Hills. (ILX)”
- Wind 60 mph Roanoke SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Metamora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Germantown Hills SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown El Paso SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W El Paso SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Metamora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Rome SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph, 2 tornado reports
“EF3... peak wind speed 155 mph... path length 11.2 miles... path width 930 yards. The tornado developed just east of the Illinois River... mainly damaging trees as it t (ILX)”
“Social media photos showing large tornado in progress. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 E Rome SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 WNW Low Point SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 2 WNW Metamora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S El Paso SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Metamora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Eureka SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Spring Bay SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Personal Weather System Observation. (ILX)”
- Wind 59 mph 2 WNW El Paso SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“59 mph wind gust measured at EMA building in Roanoke. (ILX)”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Secor. Several trees blown down in Secor. Anywhere from 8-10 inch diameter size trees blown down. (ILX)”
- Wind 59 mph Roanoke SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Secor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Benson SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Minier, or 15 miles southeast of Morton, moving north 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 Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Measured gust to 58 mph at Woodford County EOC. (ILX)”
- Wind 58 mph Roanoke SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large trees down across Washburn. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Washburn SPC verified report
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 315 PM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm near East Peoria, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Peoria Heights.”
- Hail 0.88" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Edelstein to near Dunlap to 6 miles northwest of Peoria. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (ILX)”
“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (ILX)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 W Congerville SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Eureka SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph, 1 tornado report
“EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 0.52 miles... path width 80 yds. The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Washburn in a field just north of Cou (ILX)”
“A power pole was snapped along IL-251 just north of its intersection with IL-116. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 NNW Low Point SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Minonk SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Washburn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Minonk SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Low Point SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Deer Creek SPC verified report
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 Woodford 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 and west central Illinois. WHEN...From noon today 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 Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" Eureka SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Woodford 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 Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Near the intersection of 1800 North and 3100 East. (ILX)”
- Hail 1" 6 SE Minonk SPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 147 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Varna, or 10 miles east of Lacon, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
“At 1241 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Victoria to near Peoria. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glasford, or 8 miles west of Pekin, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 329 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carlock, or 7 miles west of Normal, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bloomington, Normal, Hudson, Danvers, Carlock, Towanda, and Central Illinois Regional Airport. This includes the following highways...”
- Hail 0.75" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 840 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Minonk to near Beason. Movement was northeast 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 5 NE Congerville SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1208 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near El Paso to near White Oak. 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 1143 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Varna to Virden. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Woodford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Woodford County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 66 severe weather events in Woodford 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 Woodford County recently?
Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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