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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60942

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60942 from May 26, 1959 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60942 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60942

38 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
10:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report. dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hoopeston, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
9:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Wellington, IL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2021
7:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Hoopeston, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2019
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2018
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM WCIA
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hoopeston, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 40 TO 50 MPH WIND GUSTS ALSO SEEN
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
2.00″ hail
May 26, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED WEST OF HOOPESTON...HAIL DRIFTS OF 1.5 TO 3 FEET IN FLOODED AREAS OF WEST HOOPESTON
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hoopeston, IL
2.00″ hail
May 26, 2017
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTING 4 MINUTES....BREAKING WINDSHIELDS...ON ROUTE 9 WEST OF HOOPESTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hoopeston, IL
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hoopeston, IL
2.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2017
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2017
5:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 18, 2015
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Vermillion County EMA also reported 55 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Wellington, IL
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Hoopeston, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2012
8:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hoopeston, IL
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hoopeston, 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 60942

64 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy damage to a farm business on IL-9 just west of the IL-IN state line. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage occurred to small outbuildings near the high school with debris strewn through the field. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Business has a hole in its roof as the result of the storms. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows a short tree snapped near the base... which was approximately one foot in diameter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Rossville, IL
71 mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed by Emergency Management.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 12 inch or greater diameter tree blown down. Photo shared via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Indiana sign along route 9 near the Indiana border damaged along with a farm shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Hoopeston, IL
70 mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70 mph winds at route 1 near the Iroquois and Vermilion county border with nickel hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video on Facebook showing tree falling down on a house in Hoopeston from strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
85 mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gusts from 70 to 85 mph. Unofficial nearby report of 105 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
2:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down across power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree blown down blocking Route 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Rossville, IL
60 mph
May 24, 2024
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph wind gust in Hoopeston.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Hoopeston. Multiple tree branches down at Floral Hill Cemetery... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoopeston, 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 60942

13 reports
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video evidence from storm spotters showed that a tornado briefly touched down 1 mile west of IL-1 and about 100 yards south of Thompson Street. A power pole and a street sign were leaning in the imme
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Wnw Hoopeston, IL
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 8.1 miles. The tornado touched down about a half mile south of Highway 9 east of county road 1300E... overturning an irrigation pivot. It crossed Highway 1 on the south edge of town and damaged the roof of a tractor dealership. It skirted the south edge of Hoopeston... causing damage to trees and shingles. It strengthened by the time it reached the intersection of Highway 9 and 1700E... snapping tree trunks and damaging the roof of a house. Down the road... an outbuilding was flattened... and several additional trees were snapped. It entered Cheneyville and snapped additional tree trunks; significant damage to buildings at the intersection of Highway 9 and 1900E (about a half mile sout of the track) was likely due to rear-flank downdraft winds up to 100 mph. The tornado appears to have lifted before reaching the Indiana border.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Hoopeston, IL
UNK category
Jun 12, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported south of Hoopeston. Report relayed by county EM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Hoopeston, IL
UNK category
Jun 29, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Picture obtained through social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoopeston, IL
UNK category
Jun 29, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Corrects previous landspout report from 3 SE Hoopeston. Picture obtained through social media. Start time of landspout updated to 6:15 pm CDT. Landspout reported to be on ground until 6:30 pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoopeston, IL
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
1:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of a tornado that began in Champaign County (NWS Central Illinois) and tracked across Vermilion County before entering the NWS Chicago county warning area in southern Iroquois County. Three homes had minor damage to either outbuildings or large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Fountain Creek, IL
EF0 category
May 6, 2012
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 3.2 miles west-southwest of Hoopeston at 5:18 PM CDT. The tornado tracked eastward, destroying a grain silo, throwing a grain auger into a 20 X 40 shed, and ripping shingles off two houses before lifting 1.1 miles southwest of Hoopeston at 5:23 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 ESE East Lynn, IL
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2010
6:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.79 WNW Rossville, IL
F0 category
Jul 26, 2006
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down and caused damage to a shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Hoopeston, IL
F1 category
Jun 22, 1984
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jul 4, 1981
3:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Aug 14, 1973
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
May 26, 1959
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60942
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 60942 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,635
Households2,458
Housing units2,753
Income
Median household income$55,284
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,258
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily328
Large multifamily114
Mobile homes38
Housing mix
Single-family share82.0%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share16.1%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,725
Renter-occupied733
Vacant units295
Home value & age
Median home value$70,000
Owner homes $300k+1.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1942
Older-home share89.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,269
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60942 have on record?

Our records show 38 hail, 64 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60942, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60942?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60942 is 2.75″. It was reported near Hoopeston, IL on March 20, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60942 — 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 60942 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60942 — 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 60942 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60942 — 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 60942 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60942 — 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 60942, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60942, 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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