Hail History

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Hail history for Woodford County, IL

Last hail in the countyJun 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 31, 2023
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes in the county21
Damaging wind reports in the county147

87 hail reports in Woodford County since 2006 on 51 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 31, 2023.

Cities in Woodford County

Recent hail in Woodford County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261 in
quarter		Metamora
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Eureka, Streator Jct
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Spires
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 20251 in
quarter		Congerville
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Washburn
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		El Paso
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.75 in
penny		Goodfield
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Woodford County by year

50607208409110311312213214315216317118319220121222323224425326

When hail season peaks in Woodford County

Jan1Feb7Mar11Apr10May10Jun1Jul3Aug5Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Woodford County

147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Woodford County since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 21, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedCongerville, Minonk
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEureka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202660 mph, measuredMetamora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202686 mph, estimatedEl Paso, Spring Bay, Metamora
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedGoodfield, Eureka, Metamora
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedBenson, Secor, El Paso
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, measuredRoanoke
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202681 mph, estimatedWashburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202560 mph, estimatedEl Paso
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedSpring Bay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Woodford 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).