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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61047

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61047 from May 20, 1975 through April 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61047 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61047

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 24, 2006
6:21 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leaf River, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
9:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61047
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Route 120 and Hainesville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hainesville, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 31, 2003
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leaf River, IL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 1975
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 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 61047

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UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and possible door or siding damage to farm outbuilding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Seward, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWNED IN LEAF RIVER... INCLUDING SOME LARGE BRANCHES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leaf River, IL
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leaf River, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leaf River, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leaf River, IL
58 mph
Jun 11, 2005
1:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Leaf River, IL
58 mph
Jun 18, 1998
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leaf River, IL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 1996
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Pines St Park, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 1996
8:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Adeline, 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 61047

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Satellite imagery indicates that a tornado began in a corn field west of Byron before tracking southeast into Byron. The tornado remained at EF-0 intensity as it tracked through Byron... producing tree damage across town and blowing roofing material off of a car wash before ending just east of the Rock River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Byron, IL
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
5:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61047
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of a tornado that started in Ogle County and crossed into Winnebago County on East Montague Road near South Conger Road. The path was nearly continuous briefly lifting near Kelly Road east of just Alworth Road, then continuing again into the west side of Machesney Park past the Kennedy Middle School which had part of its roof blown off. A persistent path of damage was observed until the end of the tornado���s life when damage became sporadic. Several damage indicators indicating a persistent EF1 rating were observed throughout the tornado���s path. There were numerous softwood trees snapped or uprooted, some up to 24-30 inches in diameter. A few hardwood trees up to 18 inches in diameter were also snapped. Many tree limbs were also downed. Structural damage included several collapsed outbuildings, damaged siding and fascia to homes, and shingles blown off roofs. Debris in numerous locations was deposited downstream from its origin, sometimes up to 400 yards. All of the damage suggested winds from 90-110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 SE Seward, IL
F1 category
May 23, 1993
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61047
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly damaging a mobile home, sheds and a swimming pool. Trees were damaged and an empty semi-trailer was blown over. The tornado lifted before Leaf River but trees and power lines were damaged in town by strong thunderstorm winds.
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 61047 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,728
Households660
Housing units708
Income
Median household income$76,389
$100k+ households45%
$150k+ households18.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached670
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily37
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share94.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.4%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied586
Renter-occupied74
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$223,100
Owner homes $300k+34.6%
Owner homes $500k+11.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share67.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars630
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61047 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 9 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61047, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61047?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61047 is 1.75″. It was reported near Leaf River, IL on May 20, 1975.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61047 — 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 61047 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61047 — 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 61047 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61047 — 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 61047 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61047 — 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 61047, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61047, 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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