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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61231

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61231 from June 7, 1961 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61231 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61231

20 reports
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1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported hail ranging between the size of a dollar coin and a half dollar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Aledo, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
11:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mix of quarter to half dollar size hail falling... report relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
11:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
12:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Gingle Corners, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
12:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail. The hail lasted for 10 minutes and the report was delayed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.32 SW Marston, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2012
4:01 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported hail was mostly penny sized with quarter sized mixed in. Time of the event was estimated from radar due to a delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.49 WSW Marston, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel-sized hail fell just northeast of Aledo, IL around 6:45 pm June 14.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.89 NE Aledo, IL
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2008
7:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell just south of Matherville, IL around 8:15 am on May 30th. The hail was accompanied by heavy rain. Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 ENE Old Gilchrist, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2006
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1/4 mile east of IL 94 on 30th Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Seaton, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Window cracked with hole the size of a half dollar; pea to half dollar size hail during the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
9:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Henderson County · 2,822 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Bald Bluff, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Matherville, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2002
8:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1987
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 1982
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
Showing 15 of 20
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 61231

48 reports
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57 mph
Jul 20, 2026
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power Poles down near Hwy 17 and 200th St. Report via X. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portion of the roof torn off the Community Bible Fellowship church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Aledo, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALL ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Shale City, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2023
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN AT LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Preemption, IL
60 mph
Mar 6, 2022
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WNW ALEDO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT DELAYED. TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE TO A FARM OUTBUILDING SOUTH OF ALEDO. PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW PART OF A WALL BLOWN OUT BUT THE BARN WAS OPEN TO ONE SIDE AND THE OTHER WALL IS PARTIALLY COVERED. TIME OF THE EVENT WAS ESTIMATED USING RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN DUE TO TREE ON POWERLINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Wanlock, IL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE UPROOTED IN IL 94 SOUTH OF ALEDO. PHOTO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWING A DOWNED POWER POLE IN ALEDO; LP TANK NEXT TO IT WAS ALSO BLOWN OVER WITH DAMAGE TO CORN NEARBY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2018
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2018
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN ALEDO... REPORTED BY ELECTRIC COMPANY TO SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2017
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, 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 61231

15 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado tracked through Reynolds producing damage to mainly trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Hamlet, IL
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SE GINGLE CORNERS. TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED MULTI VORTEX TORNADO IN CORN FIELD KICKING UP SOME DEBRIS. STARTED TO BECOME RAIN WRAPPED AGAIN AT END OF REPORT. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS TORNADO NEAR ALEDO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gingle Corners, IL
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 N ALEDO. EYEWITNESS REPORTS ALONG WITH VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE FROMCHASERS DEPICTED A SPORADIC TORNADO DURING THIS TIME. REPORTS OF MINOR CROP DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TORNADO. A FOLLOW-UP SURVEY FOUND NO PATH ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TORNADO. BASED ON THAT AND EYE-WITNESS REPORTS THIS WAS A HIGHLY SPORADIC TORNADO. TIMES ARE BASED ON DETAILED INFORMATION FROM CHASERS. WITH NO DAMAGE TO RATE THIS WILL REMAIN AN EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Aledo, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
8:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO WITH 100 MPH PEAK WINDS AND A 30 YARD PATH WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Burgess, IL
EF1 category
Jun 11, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 5.3 miles west of Matherville in Mercer County, and damaged mainly trees and some crops before lifting 3.5 miles north of Matherville. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 6 miles and produced EF1 damage from 100 mph winds, evidenced by snapping of hardwood tree trunks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 ESE Gingle Corners, IL
EF1 category
Jul 12, 2014
8:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was rated EF-1 with a peak wind of 105 mph. Along its 3.6 mile path, this tornado crossed the roadway in several locations causing damage to crops, power poles and lines as well as to trees. Some branches were 1 to 3 inches in diameter and some tree trunks snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 NW Old Gilchrist, IL
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2014
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph produced damage primarily to corn crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .66 NNW Aledo Mercer Co Arpt, IL
F2 category
Apr 13, 2006
9:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated low F2
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Matherville, IL
F0 category
May 10, 2003
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Millersburg, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 2003
5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: traveled through open country
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Aledo, IL
F1 category
Apr 30, 2003
5:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damaged farm buildings
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Aledo, IL
F3 category
Aug 15, 1978
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 21, 1973
5:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 3, 1972
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 23, 1965
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61231
Mercer County · 6,373 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 61231 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,958
Households2,082
Housing units2,344
Income
Median household income$66,389
$100k+ households39.7%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,917
Attached single-family41
Small multifamily252
Large multifamily108
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share81.8%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share15.4%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,462
Renter-occupied620
Vacant units262
Home value & age
Median home value$141,200
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share79.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,984
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61231 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 48 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61231, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61231?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61231 is 1.75″. It was reported near Aledo, IL on August 17, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61231 — 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 61231 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61231 — 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 61231 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61231 — 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 61231 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61231 — 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 61231, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61231, 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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