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Hail history for Johnson County, IL
44 hail reports in Johnson County since 2006 on 37 days. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 18, 2024.
Recent hail in Johnson County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Goreville 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Johnson County by year
When hail season peaks in Johnson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Johnson County
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Johnson County since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Apr 19, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 90 mph, a estimat | Buncombe 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Cypress 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Crossroads 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Vienna 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Goreville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Vienna 1 wind report |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Vienna 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Buncombe 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 64 mph, a estimat | Vienna 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Belknap 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 Johnson 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).