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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61008 from September 26, 1959 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61008 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61008

45 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Timberlane, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: relayed by broadcast media. time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belvidere, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail in Belvidere.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
8:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
8:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2020
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belvidere, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Timberlane, IL
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA RFD HAM NET
NWS Hail Report Location: Belvidere, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2017
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF INCH TO INCH HAIL. REPORT RELAYED BY ROCKFORD MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belvidere, 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 61008

70 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees 1-2 feet in diameter downed at high school. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows large branch broken blocking part of Shaw Road between State Street and Newburg Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cherry Valley, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 inch diameter tree limb down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updated report. Two two-foot diameter trees downed near Jackson and Gardner in Belvidere. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-12 inch diameter branches broken near Jackson and Gardner in Belvidere.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Boone County EM reports numerous trees down along the southeast side of town. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-4 foot diameter trees snapped on North Appleton Rd between Douglas and Maryland. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seven trees down at the corner of Whitney Blvd and 2nd Street... the largest 4 feet in diameter. Power lines also down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2025
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared of heavy tree damage along Distillery Road. A tree trunk was snapped a few feet up from the ground and multiple large tree limbs were downed... including some that landed on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Cherry Valley, IL
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs and branches downed and one large tree uprooted in and near the Henninger Heights subdivision northeast of Belvidere. Time estimated based on the observations from a personal weather station in the subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of a large healthy pine tree near one foot in diameter snapped along with several 6 inch diameter limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Timberlane, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 24 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM BELVIDERE. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED RELAYED VIA LOCAL NEWS MEDIA OF A ROOF COLLAPSE DURING AT CONCERT AT THE APOLLO THEATER IN BELVIDERE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. AT LEAST 1 FATALITY AND 2 DOZEN INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS ROOF COLLAPSE ON A BUILDING AT 104 NORTH STATE STREET. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belvidere, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. RELAYED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Herbert, IL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES DOWNED IN BELVIDERE. 40-FT TREE DOWNED ONTO POWER LINES NEAR LINCOLN AVENUE AND APPLETON ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Belvidere, 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 61008

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 30, 2017
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS AROUND 100 MPH TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HUBER AND GENOA RD AND LIFTED EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HUBER AND FERN HILL RD. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 1.6 MILES BETWEEN 823 PM CDT AND 825 PM CDT
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Belvidere, IL
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2015
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Witnesses said the tornado touched down in a field then moved northeast destroying a detached garage. The tornado ripped the roof off of a home though the walls mainly remained intact. Several hardwood trees were snapped. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 110 mph. (Tornado 6 of 7).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.1 NW Herbert, IL
EF0 category
Apr 9, 2015
6:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a satellite tornado that formed from the same storm that formed the long tracked EF-4 tornado. A small zoo was heavily damaged with walls collapsed on several outbuildings and small barns. Three animals were killed. Softwood trees 4 to 6 inches in diameter were snapped. The estimated peak wind was 85 mph. (Tornado 5 of 7).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 S Belvidere, IL
F0 category
Apr 29, 1991
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
May 15, 1986
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Sep 26, 1959
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61008
Boone County · 16,211 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 61008 area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,697
Households12,826
Housing units13,406
Income
Median household income$75,833
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,160
Attached single-family620
Small multifamily1,143
Large multifamily581
Mobile homes902
Housing mix
Single-family share75.8%
Attached-home share4.6%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share6.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,108
Renter-occupied2,718
Vacant units580
Home value & age
Median home value$185,200
Owner homes $300k+18.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,110
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61008 have on record?

Our records show 45 hail, 70 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61008 is 2.75″. It was reported near Dixon, IL on April 13, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61008 — 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 61008 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61008 — 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 61008 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61008 — 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 61008 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61008 — 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 61008, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61008, 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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