Storm Event Report
Paxton, IL Hail and Wind Storm Report (5 WSW)
May 18, 2026 | 5 WSW Paxton, Ford County, IL | 2026-05-18 severe weather window
5 WSW Paxton, IL storm report for 2026-05-18. We found 0 hail reports (max none measured) and 1 wind/tornado reports (peak none measured, including 1 tornado reports).
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Impacted Places
5 WSW Paxton
Hail Stats
- Reports
- 0
- Severe Reports
- 0
Wind Stats
- Reports
- 1
- Tornado Reports
- 1
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 5 WSW Paxton, IL | NOAA SPC |
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down and significantly damaged an outbuilding at a farmstead along 115 E road just north of 100 N road in Paxton. (LOT)
Report Highlights
- 5 WSW Paxton recorded 0 hail reports on 2026-05-18.
- 1 wind/tornado reports were also observed in the same convective window.
- 5 WSW Paxton recorded 1 wind/tornado reports on 2026-05-18.
- 0 hail reports provide companion context for mixed-hazard risk.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 1
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-05-18T15:25:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down and significantly damaged an outbuilding at a farmstead along 115 E road just north of 100 N road in Paxton. (LOT)