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Hail history for Montgomery County, IL
63 hail reports in Montgomery County since 2006 on 39 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 28, 2011.
Cities in Montgomery County
Recent hail in Montgomery County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Litchfield 1 hail report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Litchfield Muni Airport 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 Montgomery County by year
When hail season peaks in Montgomery County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Montgomery County
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Montgomery County since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 3, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Witt 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Donnellson 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Witt 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Litchfield 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Vey 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Coffeen 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Butler 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Irving 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Nokomis 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Barnett, Butler, Taylor Spgs 3 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 Montgomery 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).