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Hail history for Edgar County, IL
47 hail reports in Edgar County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 1, 2016.
Cities in Edgar County
Recent hail in Edgar County
No hail was reported in Edgar County in the last two years.
Hail days in Edgar County by year
When hail season peaks in Edgar County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Edgar County
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Edgar County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 2, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Paris 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Chrisman 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Chrisman 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Hume 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Paris, Kansas 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Nevins 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Kansas 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Vermilion, Edgar Cty Airport Paris 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Brocton 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Grand View, Paris 2 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 Edgar 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).