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Hail dates in Morgan County, Illinois
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Morgan County on 20 days since 2016 (38 separate reports, 26 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 4.00" (softball) on March 14, 2024; the most recent hail was May 20, 2025. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Morgan County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-20 | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 4 | — |
| 2024-03-14 | 4.00" (softball) | 4 | Broadcast media posted a picture of very large hailstones ranging from 3 to 4 inches in diameter. |
| 2023-05-14 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2023-04-15 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | — |
| 2022-09-19 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | Golf ball-sized hail lasted 15 minutes and shredded leaves. |
| 2022-06-25 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2022-06-17 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2022-06-12 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 1 | The large hail knocked out a skylight and beat down crops. |
| 2021-10-24 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 1 | — |
| 2021-10-11 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2021-08-12 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2020-05-16 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2019-06-28 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2019-06-01 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2019-05-22 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2017-05-10 | 2.75" (baseball) | 2 | — |
| 2017-03-07 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2016-03-30 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 5 | — |
| 2016-03-15 | 2.75" (baseball) | 3 | — |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 2.50" (tennis ball) |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 4.00" (softball) |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 2.75" (baseball) |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 2.75" (baseball) |
Damaging wind in Morgan County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 41 reports since 2016, strongest 81 mph. 12 tornadoes recorded in the county in the same period. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | 81 mph | 1 | Widespread wind damage occurred along West Morton Avenue between US-67 and Massey Lane. Power poles were snapped, several traffic lights… |
| 2021-10-24 | 81 mph | 1 | Damage was reported along the length of Vandalia Road on the south side of Jacksonville. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down … |
| 2022-06-12 | 75 mph | 1 | Several trees were blown down. |
| 2026-06-11 | 70 mph | 2 | Several 3-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down and 20-pound aluminum fenders were tossed around a truck yard. |
| 2025-06-18 | 70 mph | 2 | A softwood tree was snapped. |
| 2023-06-29 | 70 mph | 6 | Several large trees were blown down and a few roofs were damaged across town. |
| 2022-09-19 | 70 mph | 2 | Multiple large trees were blown down across Jacksonville, some of which were over a foot in diameter. |
| 2022-06-17 | 70 mph | 2 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Morgan County?
May 20, 2025, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 4.00" (softball) on March 14, 2024.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Sangamon County, IL (29 mi) · Macoupin County, IL (39 mi) · Montgomery County, IL (47 mi) · Christian County, IL (50 mi) · Logan County, IL (53 mi) · Fulton County, IL (55 mi) · McDonough County, IL (57 mi) · Adams County, IL (61 mi)
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