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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60970

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60970 from June 10, 1961 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60970 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60970

18 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail quarter to golf ball size in Watseka.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watseka, IL
2.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed by broadcast media shows hail up to the size of a tennis ball. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Woodland, IL
2.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from 1 SSE Watseka. Photo shows hailstone larger than 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Watseka, IL
2.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shows hailstone larger than 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Watseka, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 30, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Watseka, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2017
4:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO REPORTS FROM WATSEKA RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watseka, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2017
4:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Watseka, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
7:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell at 8th and Elm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .29 E Watseka, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2012
7:41 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Watseka, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Watseka, IL
2.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2006
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as tennis balls fell in Milford which cracked windshields, dented cars and broke windows. A bank received substantial damage to the roof with the breaking of 32 sky lights.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Milford, IL
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2005
5:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size to Golfball size hail fell from northern Watseka to Sheldon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watseka, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Walnut size hail was reported along Route 31 in St Charles.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Charles, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2003
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aroma Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2000
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woodland, 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 60970

57 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
6:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in Watseka. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
78 mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station reported 78 mph gust at Watseka.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Watseka, IL
82 mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Iroquois County EMA reports 82 mph wind gust at Iroquois Memorial Hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Watseka, IL
72 mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at PWS WATSE19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported extensive tree damage in Watseka... particularly around the southeast side of town. Numerous uprooted trees and snapped tree trunks were noted. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
73 mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager recorded a 73 mph wind gust in Watseka. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 6-12 diameter healthy softwood tree snapped near the base.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down across Rt 49 just NW of Crescent City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Crescent City, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
7:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines and trees reported downed across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE 1 TO 2 FEET IN DIAMETER DOWN ON POWER LINES. PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA FROM WCIA CHAMPAIGN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF LARGE TREES... LARGE TREE LIMBS... AND POWER LINES DOWNED IN WATSEKA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LARGE GRAIN BIN DAMAGED AND MOVED SLIGHTLY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Crescent City, IL
83 mph
May 23, 2019
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watseka, IL
UNK mph
May 23, 2019
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS FROM WATSEKA AUXILLARY POLICE OF NUMEROUS TREES... POWERLINES... AND TELEPHONE POLES DOWN NEAR AND NW OF US ROUTE 24. ROADS ARE BEING BLOCKED OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Watseka, 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 60970

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph... width of 250 yards... and length of 2.1 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Watseka, IL
EF1 category
May 6, 2012
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down east-southeast of Watseka with maximum winds of 85 to 95 mph. Two farmsteads experienced damage. A small barn was destroyed with its cinder block walls toppled and roof thrown one half mile. Multiple outbuildings had mainly minor damage. One utility pole was blown down. At one farmstead, there were several impaled objects, including pieces of wood into a camper and the ground, as well as a stop sign into the soil of an uprooted tree base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.48 ESE Watseka, IL
EF1 category
Aug 19, 2009
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along County Road 2100 East, north of the intersection of County Roads 2100 North and 2100 East. The initial touchdown was in a corn field where the corn was laid down in a convergent pattern. At this location, the tornado was approximately 20 yards wide. The tornado then crossed County Road 2100 North where it caused damage to trees and a small corn silo next to a farm house. Just behind this farm house, several large trees were broken near their base with one tree uprooted. Most of these trees were around three feet in diameter. Some internal rot was noted in a few of the trees making them more susceptible to wind damage. The tornado then appears to have lifted briefly before touching down again just behind a home along County Road 2200 East, between County Roads 2100 North and 2150 North. At this location, significant tree damage was observed with multiple limbs between one and two feet in diameter being broken and falling in a convergent manner. Also at this location, a detached garage was destroyed with debris being scattered 50 to 100 feet to the northeast. This appears to be the point along the damage path where the tornado reached its maximum intensity with an estimated peak wind speed of 105 mph and a width of 50 yards. The tornado then crossed County Road 2100 East causing damage to corn along both County Road 2100 East and County Road 2150 North. After crossing County Road 2150 North, the tornado destroyed a barn housing farming equipment, measuring 44 by 72 feet. Debris from this barn was scattered in all directions from the barn's original location. Several pieces of farm equipment estimated to weigh between 5,000 and 15,000 pounds were moved several feet north and northeast of their original location including a grain wagon which was lifted and placed on top of other farm equipment. After destroying the barn, the tornado moved northeast through a corn field where additional crop damage was observed. The tornado then again briefly lifted before striking a home and a detached garage along County Road 2340 East. Siding and minor roof and shingle damage was observed on the house and the detached garage lost its roof and suffered a collapse of the south wall. At this location, the tornado was estimated to be about 40 yards wide. The tornado appears to have lifted as it crossed County Road 2340 East.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.07 S Pittwood, IL
F1 category
Feb 16, 2006
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado picked up a construction trailer on Route 1 and threw it into a utility pole. The trailer was severely damaged. No other damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pittwood, IL
F1 category
Apr 26, 1994
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed power lines and snapped a power pole east of Gilman on highway 24. A small tornado touched down briefly. An abandoned cinder block car wash building was moved from its foundation and the roof was damaged. Several metal storage buildings were damaged, one landed on a car. Tree limbs and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Watseka, IL
F1 category
Oct 3, 1990
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
Iroquois County · 10,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 10, 1961
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 60970
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 60970 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,965
Households2,675
Housing units3,071
Income
Median household income$48,456
$100k+ households31.9%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,325
Attached single-family193
Small multifamily251
Large multifamily116
Mobile homes186
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share6.3%
Multifamily share12.0%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,868
Renter-occupied807
Vacant units396
Home value & age
Median home value$120,700
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1969
Older-home share65.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,510
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60970 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 57 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60970, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60970?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60970 is 2.50″. It was reported near Woodland, IL on July 27, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60970 — 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 60970 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60970 — 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 60970 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60970 — 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 60970 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60970 — 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 60970, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60970, 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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