Watseka, IL hail — 27 Jul 2026 recap

Storm date 27 Jul 2026 (CDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 2.00 in (hen egg). Heading/path: NW.

On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 2.00 in (hen egg) at Watseka, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Watseka centroid, at 5:33 a.m. CDT and 5:35 p.m. CDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (SE of the town centroid; in/near the town grid). Largest: 2.00 in at 1 SSE Watseka (5:33 a.m. CDT); 1.75 in at Watseka (5:35 p.m. CDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the NW. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Watseka as an in-town hit. Population is 4,780. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 4,780 (MOE ±292) — Watseka, IL.

Median household income: $43,608 (MOE ±4,318).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (27%); Retail trade (19%).

Median age: 47.7 (MOE ±4.3).