Hail HistoryHail history for Ford County, IL
27 hail reports in Ford County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 15, 2021.
Cities in Ford County
Recent hail in Ford County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Clarence, Paxton 3 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 Ford County by year
When hail season peaks in Ford County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ford County
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ford County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 23, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Paxton 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Paxton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Piper City, Paxton 5 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Paxton, Elliott 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Paxton 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Piper City 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Piper City 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sibley 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clarence 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Gibson City, Paxton 2 wind reports |
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 Ford 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).