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Hail history for Richland County, IL
27 hail reports in Richland County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 29, 2023.
Cities in Richland County
Recent hail in Richland County
No hail was reported in Richland County in the last two years.
Hail days in Richland County by year
When hail season peaks in Richland County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Richland County
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Richland County since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Olney Noble Airpor, Noble 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Dundas 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Olney 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Olney 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Gallagher, Claremont 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Parkersburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Olney 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Schnell, Passport, Noble 6 wind reports |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Olney 1 wind report |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Olney 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 Richland 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).