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Hail history for De Witt County, IL
40 hail reports in De Witt County since 2006 on 25 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 2, 2025.
Cities in De Witt County
Recent hail in De Witt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Kenney, Clinton, De Witt 5 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in De Witt County by year
When hail season peaks in De Witt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in De Witt County
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in De Witt County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Kenney 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Clinton 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Heyworth 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Birkbeck, Wapella, Ospur 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Waynesville, Wapella, Hallville 9 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Kenney, Clinton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Waynesville 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kenney 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Waynesville, Clinton 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Farmer City 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 De Witt 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).