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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60938

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60938 from March 31, 1973 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60938 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60938

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gilman, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
5:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 W Gilman, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
10:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Gilman, IL
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
5:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Danforth, IL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2006
11:48 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported between Onarga and Gilman on Interstate 57, near mile marker 282.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Onarga, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2006
5:01 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilman, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2000
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilman, IL
2.50″ hail
Aug 19, 1979
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Carroll County · 7,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1975
4:26 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 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 60938

13 reports
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59 mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILGILMA12 reported 59 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Gilman, IL
58 mph
Apr 28, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at an Ambient PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Crescent City, IL
61 mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station recorded a 61 mph gust west of Watseka.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Crescent City, IL
66 mph
Mar 30, 2025
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILGILMA8 reported 66 mph gust southwest of Crescent City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Crescent City, IL
78 mph
Jun 25, 2024
8:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Crescent City, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVERTURNED SEMI AT MILEPOST 287 ON SOUTHBOUND I-57. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gilman, IL
63 mph
May 30, 2013
9:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi was overturned on Interstate 57, about two miles north of Gilman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.75 SW Danforth, IL
58 mph
May 13, 2009
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Light poles were blown down near Interstate 57 and Route 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 SW Gilman, IL
63 mph
Jul 27, 2006
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two miles of high tension power lines and 31 utility poles were blown down along Interstate 57 near mile marker 284. Interstate 57 was closed for several hours. Corn fields were also flattened.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilman, IL
63 mph
Mar 13, 2006
4:06 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows were blown out of a house and a car port was destroyed along Highway 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Crescent City, IL
64 mph
Jul 9, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A radio station meteorologist reported 60 to 65 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilman, IL
UNK mph
Jan 18, 1996
1:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilman, IL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1974
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 60938

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2021
1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER VIDEO SHOWED A MULTI-VORTEX TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN OVER I-57 SOUTHWEST OF DANFORTH AND LIFTED AT SOME POINT NORTH OF THE TOWN. LOCAL EMA CONFIRMED DAMAGE TO SIDING OF A HOME AND A GRAIN SILO SOUTH OF DANFORTH WITH NO OTHER DAMAGE KNOWN AT THIS TIME. IT IS PRESUMED THE MAJORITY OF THE TORNADO REMAINED OVER OPEN FARM FIELDS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR... AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY STORM CHASER VIDEO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Danforth, IL
UNK category
Jun 30, 2019
7:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL PHOTOS SHOWING A LANDSPOUT TORNADO IMMEDIATELY ESE OF GILMAN. TIME MATCHED BASED ON RADAR AND TIME STAMPS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Gilman, IL
F1 category
Jun 17, 1992
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 31, 1973
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60938
Iroquois County · 10,871 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 60938 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,973
Households809
Housing units953
Income
Median household income$66,979
$100k+ households37.8%
$150k+ households18.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached841
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily89
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share88.3%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share9.3%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied666
Renter-occupied143
Vacant units144
Home value & age
Median home value$122,900
Owner homes $300k+7.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1953
Older-home share87.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars780
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60938 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 13 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60938, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60938?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60938 is 2.50″. It was reported near Gilman, IL on August 19, 1979.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60938 — 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 60938 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60938 — 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 60938 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60938 — 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 60938 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60938 — 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 60938, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60938, 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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