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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60140

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60140 from April 19, 1966 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60140 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60140

12 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Hampshire, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2017
3:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO 3-5 INCH DIAMETER LIMBS DOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: Pingree Grove, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2013
7:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 ESE Pingree Grove, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
10:23 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Interstate 90 and Route 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 NW Henpeck, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2011
1:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported near Burlington and Romke Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.91 SW Starks, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2010
2:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Route 47 and Big Timber Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.89 ESE Henpeck, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2009
5:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Pingree Grove, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2009
10:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hampshire, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
11:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Route 20 and Route 47.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 E Starks, IL
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1987
4:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1984
3:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60140
DeKalb County · 23,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 1972
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 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 60140

38 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of a tree branch broken and fell on power lines along Walker Road north of Allen Road NW of Hampshire. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of wire down IL-47 and Burlington road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lily Lake, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of power lines down north side of Hampshire. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and Powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree limb downed on Dietrich Road in Hampshire. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power lines resulting in power outages in the 100 block of Terwilliger Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down at Route 72 and Romke Road. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Pingree Grove, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree debris on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power line and tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: building damage... wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Burlington, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blown down along Peplow Road... road is impassible... tree limbs down on lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Burlington, IL
59 mph
Jul 29, 2023
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station measured a 59mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Hampshire, IL
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2022
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF PLANK ROAD AND ROUTE 47. TIME ESTIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Pingree Grove, IL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS LARGE TREE DOWNED ONTO FENCE IN HAMPSHIRE. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hampshire, 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 60140

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 12, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60140
McHenry County · 93,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 mph... path width of 200 yards... and path length of 6.9 miles impacted Huntley. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of snapped tree limbs and uprooted trees. In addition... roof damage was observed to two homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Hampshire, IL
F2 category
Jul 16, 1980
2:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 1966
10:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60140
Kane County · 130,950 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 60140 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,844
Households7,316
Housing units7,325
Income
Median household income$114,675
$100k+ households59.4%
$150k+ households25.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,916
Attached single-family2,156
Small multifamily188
Large multifamily36
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share67.1%
Attached-home share29.4%
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,470
Renter-occupied846
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$316,900
Owner homes $300k+55.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built2005
Older-home share19.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,220
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60140 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 38 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60140, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60140?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60140 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hampshire, IL on April 4, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60140 — 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 60140 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60140 — 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 60140 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60140 — 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 60140 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60140 — 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 60140, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60140, 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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