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Hail history for Edwards County, IL
21 hail reports in Edwards County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 2, 2023.
Recent hail in Edwards County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Albion 1 hail report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Albion, Browns 2 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 Edwards County by year
When hail season peaks in Edwards County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Edwards County
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Edwards County since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 31, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | West Salem 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Browns 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Browns 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Albion 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Browns 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | West Salem 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Albion 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Albion 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Browns 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Albion 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 Edwards 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).