Hail in Henderson County, IL
Hail turns up in Henderson County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 3 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Henderson County since 2026, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on March 11, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 11, 2026.
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About Henderson County, IL
Henderson County lies along the Mississippi River in western Illinois, flat bottomland and gently rolling farmland. Hail is an occasional event here, dropping out of spring and summer storms when a front crosses the warm, moist air of the river valley, and the stones can occasionally reach modest size. The Quad Cities radar (KDVN) lies about 58 miles to the north, distant enough that it reads storm tops better than near-ground detail.
The hail record for Henderson County, IL
Hail is a recurring threat in Henderson County, with 3 confirmed events on record since 2026.
There's no single dangerous week in Henderson County. Hail spreads across spring and early summer, peaking in March.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Henderson County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 3 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Henderson County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Henderson County?
Henderson County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in March.
What's the largest hail recorded in Henderson County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on March 11, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Henderson County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Henderson County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Henderson County this year?
Henderson County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Henderson County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 11, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Henderson County, IL
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Henderson County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.