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Hail history for Wayne County, IL
34 hail reports in Wayne County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 19, 2017.
Recent hail in Wayne County
No hail was reported in Wayne County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wayne County by year
When hail season peaks in Wayne County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wayne County
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wayne County since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 8, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Sims 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Erie 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Mayberry, Rinard, Barnhill 3 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Wayne City 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Zenith, Geff, Cisne 3 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Hubbard, Fairfield, Mayberry 3 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Wayne City 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Mayberry 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 Wayne 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).