Hail History

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Hail history for Hancock County, IL

Last hail in the countyJun 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 9, 2021
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes in the county11
Damaging wind reports in the county137

106 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 53 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 9, 2021.

Cities in Hancock County

Recent hail in Hancock County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Warsaw
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter		Elvaston
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Hancock County by year

2060710840910104113122133141153164173185191201212222322425226

When hail season peaks in Hancock County

Jan1Feb3Mar12Apr7May18Jun5Jul3Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County

137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedWarsaw, Carthage, Augusta
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202692 mph, estimatedWarsaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202685 mph, estimatedBasco, Denver, Dallas City
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202585 mph, estimatedBowen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 21, 202564 mph, estimatedHamilton, Basco, Bowen
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202581 mph, estimatedWest Pt, Carthage
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202460 mph, estimatedDallas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202470 mph, estimatedWebster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202458 mph, estimatedNiota
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202470 mph, estimatedBentley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Hancock 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).