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Hail history for Hancock County, IL
106 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 53 days. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jul 9, 2021.
Cities in Hancock County
Recent hail in Hancock County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Warsaw 1 hail report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Elvaston 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Hancock County by year
When hail season peaks in Hancock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Warsaw, Carthage, Augusta 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 92 mph, a estimat | Warsaw 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 85 mph, a estimat | Basco, Denver, Dallas City 5 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 85 mph, a estimat | Bowen 1 wind report |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hamilton, Basco, Bowen 3 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | West Pt, Carthage 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dallas City 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Webster 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Niota 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Bentley 1 wind report |
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 Hancock 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).