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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60544

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60544 from April 16, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60544 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60544

35 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of ping pong size hail in west and northwest Plainfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reports 1 inch diameter hail on the west side of Plainfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2019
7:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO ESTIMATED 40-45 MPH WINDS. NEAR 127TH AND VAN DYKE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE. CATON FARM RD NEAR RT 59.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainfield, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
11:17 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2012
5:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
2:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Route 30 and Renwick Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 ESE Plainfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2011
2:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported near Route 30 and 135th Street as well as one mile west of Plainfield. Penny size hail was reported in numerous areas in and around Plainfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 SSE Normantown, IL
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2010
9:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near 135th Street and Plainfield Naperville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 NNE Walker, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2007
4:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported at Caton Farm Road and Wemere Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2007
3:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at 135th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2007
3:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Canton Farm Road and Wesmere Parkway.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walker, IL
1.75″ hail
Oct 2, 2006
7:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported across much of Plainfield. Quarter size hail fell for 10 minutes at the Intersection of Route 30 at 127th Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walker, 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 60544

48 reports
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88 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Second personal weather station measured an 88 mph wind gust in Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
62 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station: 2.3 NW Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on social media showed a large tree and power lines blown down near James Street and Commercial Street. Many other trees damaged nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainfield, IL
88 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
85 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree blew down along Renwick Rd near Waterfront Cir in Plainfield. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Plainfield, IL
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 to 70 mph estimated wind gusts with small branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... fascia blown off... and siding damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of downed trees and large tree limbs in Plainfield. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch diameter limbs down on route 30 before route 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a bigger limb that came down and stuck in lower branches of the tree. Time Approximated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image of downed power poles near IL Rt 126 and County Line Rd. Relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple large tree limbs down in northwest Plainfield. Minor power pole damage along 143rd St. Outdoor restaurant dining sets and curb barriers knocked over throughout downtown Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NNW PLAINFIELD. 135TH ST AND RT. 30. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF... PATIO FURNITURE BLOWN UP OVER THE HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Plainfield, 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 60544

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2021
4:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO THAT STARTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF IL ROUTES 59 AND 126 JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN PLAINFIELD. THE DAMAGE CONTINUED ON A 3.2 MILE PATH EAST-SOUTHEAST WITH PRIMARILY MINOR TO MODERATE TREE DAMAGE INTO SOUTHWEST ROMEOVILLE... ENDING NEAR MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Kendall County · 33,968 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 105 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 14.5 MILES... AND MAX WIDTH OF 250 YARDS STARTED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF YORKVILLE DESTROYING A PERGOLA... TAKING SIDING OFF A HOUSE... AND THROWING A TREE ACROSS A ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED SOUTHEAST AND DAMAGED SEVERAL FARMSTEADS INCLUDING THROWING A SHED SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET INTO A FIELD AND SCOURING GRASS. SEVERAL POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED AT THEIR BASE... AS WELL. THE TORNADO CROSSED INTO WILL COUNTY SOUTH OF PLAINFIELD AND CONTINUED DAMAGING TREES UNTIL ENDING JUST WEST OF I-55 NEAR CANTON FARM ROAD. A BROAD AREA OF WIND GUSTS OF 70 TO 80 MPH THEN FOLLOWED INTO CREST HILL LEADING TO PROLIFIC TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Plainfield, IL
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
8:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to trees and residences between Plainfield and Romeoville. Over 50 trees, including many large softwood trees, were uprooted within a concentrated path. A dozen modest to large trees were blown to the northwest against the eastward path of the storm. Numerous roads were blocked due to fallen trees. There was minor damage to numerous residences in the Woodlands of the Reserve and Lakewood Falls subdivisions. This damage was mainly siding and shingles peeled off along with windows blown out. The tornado crossed I-55 near mile marker 261. The tornado was embedded within a larger area of straight line wind damage. Maximum winds were estimated to 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 ENE Walker, IL
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2007
1:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down at Route 126 and Eastern Avenue in Plainfield and continued for 3.2 miles to near Patrick Henry Parkway and Essington Road in Bolingbrook. The tornado path width was only about 5 yards wide. The tornado was rated EF0 with winds estimated at 65 to 80 mph.|The first damage was at a nursing home just northeast of downtown Plainfield. A minivan in the parking lot was flipped on its side and a couple other vehicles were jostled. There was roof damage to the nursing home where shingles and a couple small sections of roofing were torn off.|The funnel then passed over an older neighborhood with mature trees and ranch homes. There was no visible damage in this area. The large trees may have sheltered the neighborhood. The funnel then moved over an area of lakes with very few homes.|The next signs of damage were in a subdivision just southwest of the corner of Essington Road and 127th Street. This is a new subdivision with large two story homes and only small trees. These homes were more exposed. Here there was minor damage to several homes. Most of the damage was to shingles and playground equipment. The tornado continued into another subdivision north of 127th where trampolines and lawn furniture were blown around by the tornado. The flying debris damaged siding on a few homes. The tornado damage ended in a subdivision under construction on the east side of Essington Road where a construction trailer was damaged. The funnel dissipated over Bolingbrook golf club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
F0 category
Aug 25, 2001
1:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
F0 category
Jun 2, 1995
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in a field south of Plainfield near Caton Farm Road and Route 59. It dissipated as it moved toward a housing subdivision. Winds estimated at around 50 mph knocked over lawn chairs, bent a basketball goal, and knocked loose shutters and a brick facade from a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
F5 category
Aug 28, 1990
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK category
Apr 16, 1960
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60544
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 60544 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,937
Households10,223
Housing units10,553
Income
Median household income$108,447
$100k+ households51.1%
$150k+ households24.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,438
Attached single-family1,983
Small multifamily604
Large multifamily503
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share70.5%
Attached-home share18.8%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,752
Renter-occupied1,471
Vacant units330
Home value & age
Median home value$311,700
Owner homes $300k+53.3%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1996
Older-home share18.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,852
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60544 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 48 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60544, 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 60544?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60544 is 1.75″. It was reported near .99 SSE Normantown, IL on June 4, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60544 — 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 60544 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60544 — 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 60544 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60544 — 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 60544 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60544 — 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 60544, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60544, 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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