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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60005

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60005 from June 20, 1965 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60005 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60005

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1333 Chicago Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Heights, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Arlington Heights, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 23, 2020
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED AT THE CORNER OF EUCLID AND ROUTE 53.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Rolling Meadows, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Arlington Heights.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arlington Hgts, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
9:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arlington Hgts, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rolling Meadows, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2005
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Lake Cook and Lexington Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wheeling, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2004
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2004
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Algonquin and Dempster Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Golf and Arlington Heights Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Algonquin Road and Route 53.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2003
9:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington Hgts, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60005
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Marseilles, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 60005

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 3-4 inch diameter limbs down between Sigwalt and South street on Dunton Avenue. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of downed trees and power lines in Arlington Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines downed in Arlington Heights. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of a large tree branch downed in Arlington Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] PICTURE OF A SIX INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2020
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS LARGE 10 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN BLOCKING ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD NORTH OF CENTRAL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Arlington Heights, IL
60 mph
May 12, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arlington Hgts, IL
58 mph
Jul 19, 2013
8:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was blown down on South Salem Lane in Arlington Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 SSE Arlington Hgts, IL
60 mph
Jul 11, 2011
7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 12-inch diameter tree was blown down. Winds were estimated to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arlington Hgts, IL
63 mph
Jul 11, 2011
6:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree approximately two feet in diameter was snapped at the base and fell onto the roadway blocking traffic near the intersection of Princeton Avenue and Grove Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .18 S Arlington Hgts, IL
70 mph
Jul 11, 2011
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fences were blown down and an 8-inch diameter tree was snapped near Hintz Road and Windsor Drive. At Arlington Park Race Track, 4 to 6 inch diameter branches were blown down. Numerous trees and power lines were also down across the area. There was a report of a window blown out of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .7 N Arlington Hgts, IL
69 mph
Jun 21, 2011
7:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rolling Meadows, IL
70 mph
Jun 21, 2011
7:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arlington Hgts, IL
58 mph
Sep 21, 2010
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down blocking Wilke Road, about one half mile south of Northwest Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 NNW Arlington Hgts, IL
69 mph
Sep 25, 2007
1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Arlington Hgts, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60005

1 reports
F2 category
Jun 17, 1975
11:54 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60005
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 60005 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,022
Households12,598
Housing units13,511
Income
Median household income$100,304
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households20.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,129
Attached single-family439
Small multifamily1,807
Large multifamily4,823
Mobile homes313
Housing mix
Single-family share45.4%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share49.1%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,989
Renter-occupied4,609
Vacant units913
Home value & age
Median home value$376,200
Owner homes $300k+67.2%
Owner homes $500k+27.4%
Owner homes $750k+7.0%
Median year built1972
Older-home share72.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,785
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60005 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 30 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60005, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60005?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60005 is 1.75″. It was reported near Arlington Hgts, IL on July 6, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60005 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 60005 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60005 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 60005 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60005 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 60005 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60005 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 60005, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60005, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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