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Hail history for Douglas County, IL
54 hail reports in Douglas County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 21, 2014.
Cities in Douglas County
Recent hail in Douglas County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Arthur, Chesterville, Arcola 4 hail reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Newman 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Douglas County by year
When hail season peaks in Douglas County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Douglas County
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Douglas County since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscola, Newman 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Camargo, Newman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Arcola, Tuscola, Kemp 8 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Garrett 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Arthur 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Tuscola 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Tuscola Airport, Hindsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Arcola, Tuscola, Arthur 3 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Fairland, Newman 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Tuscola 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 Douglas 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).