Hail HistoryHail history for Pope County, IL
16 hail reports in Pope County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Nov 20, 2011.
Recent hail in Pope County
No hail was reported in Pope County in the last two years.
Hail days in Pope County by year
When hail season peaks in Pope County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pope County
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pope County since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 18, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Mc Cormick 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Golconda 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Eddyville 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Hamletsburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Golconda 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Brownfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Delwood 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Bay City 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Temple Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Golconda 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 Pope 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).