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Hail history for Bureau County, IL
103 hail reports in Bureau County since 2006 on 48 days. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 10, 2026.
Cities in Bureau County
Recent hail in Bureau County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Buda 1 hail report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Hollowayville 1 hail report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.25 in | Princeton, Buda 5 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Yorktown 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Bureau County by year
When hail season peaks in Bureau County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bureau County
160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bureau County since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 21, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Normandy 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 75 mph, a estimat | Sheffield, Spring Vly, Tiskilwa 3 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Depue 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Tiskilwa 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85 mph, a estimat | Princeton, Princeton Piper Airport, Manlius 5 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Milo 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Neponset 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Sheffield, Neponset, Buda 5 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Bureau County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).