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Hail history for Jo Daviess County, IL
87 hail reports in Jo Daviess County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 24, 2009.
Cities in Jo Daviess County
Recent hail in Jo Daviess County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rice, Rodden, Elizabeth 14 hail reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Nora 1 hail report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Woodbine, Hanover, Derinda Center 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 Jo Daviess County by year
When hail season peaks in Jo Daviess County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jo Daviess County
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jo Daviess County since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Stockton, Derinda Center, Hanover 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Galena, Stockton 3 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Stockton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Stockton, Warren, Galena 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Stockton 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Nora 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Woodbine 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 84 mph, measured | Stockton, Menominee, Warren 6 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Hanover, Stockton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodbine 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 Jo Daviess 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).