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Hail history for Brown County, IL
25 hail reports in Brown County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 9, 2021.
Recent hail in Brown County
No hail was reported in Brown County in the last two years.
Hail days in Brown County by year
When hail season peaks in Brown County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Brown County
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Brown County since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Feb 27, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Versailles 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Versailles 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Mt Sterling 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Versailles 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Gilbirds 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Versailles 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Mt Sterling 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 81 mph, estimated | Mt Sterling 1 wind report |
| Nov 26, 2019 | 58 mph, measured | Mt Sterling 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Mt Sterling 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 Brown 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).