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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60481

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60481 from April 23, 1961 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60481 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60481

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
1:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE HAILSTONES AT LEAST QUARTER SIZED. ALSO STANDING WATER SEVERAL INCHES DEEP ON SE FRONTAGE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wilmington, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Symerton, IL
1.25″ hail
Sep 27, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Wilmington, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2012
4:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Route 113, south of Wilmington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 WSW Rest Haven, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Wilmington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, IL
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2010
3:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, IL
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Interstate 55 and the Kankakee River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wilmington, IL
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Wilmington, IL
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
4:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Interstate 55 and Lorenzo Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wilmington, IL
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2006
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
5:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Wilmington, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near the intersection of Lorenzo Rd. and I-55.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Wilmington, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2003
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1999
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Wilmington, IL
1.75″ hail
May 5, 1997
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, 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 60481

25 reports
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61 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: weather station at midewin tallgrass prairie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of a business near First Street and Rt 53. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, IL
59 mph
May 18, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS weather station at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie reported 59 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo showing the roof above the front porch of a house partially collapsed in Lakewood Shores. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakewood Shores, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of tree damage in and near Wilmington. Fascia damage reported to a house as well. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows large section of roof material blown into a street in the business district of Wilmington. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed at multiple residences along the Kankakee River in and near Wilmington. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Lakewood Shores, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared on social media showing part of a large tree downed onto a driveway. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Channahon, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS SEMI TRAILER TIPPED OVER AT INDUSTRIAL PARKING LOT. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
Sep 27, 2019
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN. REPORT SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bonfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WILMINGTON SO REPORTS WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE ACROSS THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON. ROUTE 102 IS BLOCKED BY LARGE TREES ACROSS THE ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wilmington, IL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BARANCHES DOWN AND AT LEAST ONE TREE UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Wilmington, IL
62 mph
Jul 7, 2010
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 NNE Wilmington, IL
75 mph
Aug 19, 2009
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home was overturned just south of Lorenzo Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 SW Lorenzo, IL
70 mph
Oct 18, 2007
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: SSW Wilmington, 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 60481

10 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
3:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 90 mph_ peak width of 150 yards_ and path length of 1.52 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Wnw Wilmington, IL
EF1 category
Jun 15, 2015
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down approximately 1.4 miles east of Symerton snapping large tree limbs west of Warner Bridge Road. The tornado moved east and downed trees and a power pole along Peotone-Wilmington Road just west of Gougar Road. The tornado turned southeast and impacted a Kennel and an adjacent residence where EF-1 damage was noted due to roof and tree damage. This included multiple snapped or uprooted trees. The tornado moved toward Tully Road and flipped multiple 320 lb grain bins over a garage and into a field across Tully Road. Damage was noted to metal outbuildings. The tornado continued southeast and impacted two farmsteads near Kennedy and Cedar Roads where EF-1 damage occurred to trees and a machine shed. Metal siding and additional debris from the shed was thrown a half mile downstream where the tornado dissipated in a field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 ESE Symerton, IL
EF2 category
Jun 7, 2008
4:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in far northwest Kankakee County then crossed County Line Road into Will County north of Essex. Tree tops were sheared off at Essex and Cooper Roads. A clear path could be seen in the trees at McGuire Road. At Route 113 and Smiley Road near Custer Park, trees were snapped and uprooted. Across the Kankakee River, a two story house had its roof completely removed and there was extensive tree damage. The tornado reached EF2 intensity at this point. The tornado continued across Route 102 near Ritchie where trees were damaged. The tornado crossed old Chicago Road near Kahler Road where power lines were blown down, a shed and barn were damaged and there was minor damage to a house. Another shed was destroyed. The tornado weakened as it moved from Symerton and Kennedy Roads to Warner Bridge and Arsenal Roads. There was no damage except to one tree. There was minor damage to a barn and tree limbs north of Arsenal Road before the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.19 SE Godley, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in a field about 2 miles east of Wilmington near Old Chicago Road. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Wilmington, IL
F1 category
May 8, 1988
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 5, 1988
8:14 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jun 25, 1978
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jun 25, 1978
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jun 25, 1978
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Apr 23, 1961
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60481
Will County · 188,943 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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ZIP 60481 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,277
Households4,610
Housing units5,553
Income
Median household income$76,398
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households21.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,002
Attached single-family231
Small multifamily597
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes619
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share4.2%
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share11.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,410
Renter-occupied1,200
Vacant units943
Home value & age
Median home value$224,800
Owner homes $300k+28.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,333
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60481 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 25 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60481, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60481?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60481 is 1.75″. It was reported near Wilmington, IL on April 10, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60481 — 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 60481 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60481 — 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 60481 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60481 — 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 60481 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60481 — 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 60481, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60481, 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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