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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60056

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60056 from June 8, 1963 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60056 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60056

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mount Prospect, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Prospect, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 26, 1997
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Prospect, IL
1.00″ hail
Nov 17, 1963
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 60056

31 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch diameter limb down on Main Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few reports of downed trees_ tree limbs_ and power lines in Mount Prospect. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
4:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
6:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of branches as well as power lines down in the Mount Prospect area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree branch that fell on power lines. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Arlington Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines downed in Mount Prospect. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portion of roof removed from apartment building near Huntington Commons Road and Linneman Road in Mount Prospect. Photo shared via social media shows debris from roof damaged nearby cars. Time estimated by radar. Relayed by 911 dispatch center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large sections of trees and fences blown down near and along S Lancaster Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mount Prospect, IL
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph in Mount Prospect.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 foot long limbs and many smaller-diameter branches down in the vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2023
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] TREE DOWNED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RAND ROAD AND ELMHURST ROAD IN MOUNT PROSPECT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE BRANCHES UP TO 6 INCH DIAMETER DOWNED IN MOUNT PROSPECT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE ON A VEHICLE AND ANOTHER ON POWER LINES. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
60 mph
Jun 13, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Prospect, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2022
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MATURE TREES DOWNED IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Arlington Heights, 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 60056

3 reports
EF1 category
Jun 21, 2011
7:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of We Go Trail and Golf Road and moved north-northeast before lifting near the intersection of North Pine Street and Kensington Road. Most of the damage was fallen trees, a few of which fell onto houses causing structural damage. An estimated 2,000 trees were damaged in Mt. Prospect with 130 completely blown down or that needed to be removed. Most of the tree damage was in and near the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 W Cumberland, IL
UNK category
Jun 20, 1974
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jun 19, 1972
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60056
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
Showing 3 of 3
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 60056 area census snapshot

People & households
Population55,989
Households22,107
Housing units23,202
Income
Median household income$104,168
$100k+ households49.3%
$150k+ households25.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,230
Attached single-family880
Small multifamily2,833
Large multifamily6,199
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share57.0%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share38.9%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,477
Renter-occupied6,630
Vacant units1,095
Home value & age
Median home value$376,300
Owner homes $300k+73.4%
Owner homes $500k+16.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1969
Older-home share77.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,866
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60056 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 31 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60056, 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 60056?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60056 is 1.00″. It was reported near Mount Prospect, IL on April 4, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60056 — 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 60056 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60056 — 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 60056 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60056 — 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 60056 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60056 — 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 60056, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60056, 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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