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Hail history for Whiteside County, IL
97 hail reports in Whiteside County since 2006 on 55 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 28, 2017.
Cities in Whiteside County
Recent hail in Whiteside County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Fulton 1 hail report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Sterling Airport 1 hail report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Albany, Fulton 2 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Deer Grove 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 Whiteside County by year
When hail season peaks in Whiteside County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Whiteside County
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Whiteside County since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Nov 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Fulton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Rock Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Morrison 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Douglas Park, Sterling 2 wind reports |
| May 4, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Hamilton Corners 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Union Grove 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Prophetstown 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Garden Plain 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fulton 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Yeoward Addition, Fulton 2 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 Whiteside 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).