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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61350
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61350 from April 16, 1960 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
79
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 61350 · 1960–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 12, 2026
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 2016 11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INTERSECTION OF BOYCE MEMEORIAL DRIVE AND OTTAWA AVENUE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
1.75″hail
Jul 13, 2015 4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell just north of Route 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 NE Ottawa, IL
1.00″hail
Sep 3, 2011 1:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported in many areas around Ottawa including quarter size hail near Interstate 80 and Route 23.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Ottawa Arpt, IL
0.88″hail
May 13, 2011 1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Marseilles, IL
0.88″hail
Sep 21, 2010 1:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ottawa, IL
1.00″hail
Sep 21, 2010 1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Ottawa, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 19, 2008 11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Interstate 80 and Route 23.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 ENE Ottawa Arpt, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 3, 2007 6:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2007 7:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Route 23, just south of Interstate 80.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Ottawa, IL
0.88″hail
Sep 4, 2006 3:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prairie Center, IL
0.75″hail
Aug 3, 2006 3:08 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 14, 2006 5:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ottawa, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2005 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported south of Rt. 80 on E. 16th rd. in the Autumnwood subdivision, 1830-1840 CST.The ground was reported to be covered with 2 to 3 inches of quarter sized hail, 1842-1847 CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
4.00″hail
Jul 13, 2004 10:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail cut across Lee County, beginning at 6 miles south of Polo or 6 miles northwest of Dixon, through Dixon, Amboy, Sublette to 1 mile south of Sublette. Large hail was observed throughout this path. The following reports were received:4.00 inches in diameter, was observed by a Farm Service Agent 1 mile south of Sublette. 2.00 and 1.25 inch hail was observed in the town of Sublette. 1.00 inch hail in Amboy2.75 inch hail in Amboy by law enforcement0.88 inch hail 6 miles south of Polo0.75 inch hail in Dixon
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Dixon, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 8, 2003 12:46 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Ottawa, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 6, 2003 1:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
1.75″hail
Jul 6, 2003 1:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 2003 6:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, IL
1.75″hail
Jun 18, 1998 6:11 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 1992 5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 27, 1991 1:17 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.00″hail
Jun 13, 1990 7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″hail
Jun 14, 1974 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 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.
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees and tree branches were downed along Ottawa Ave. Additional tree damage was reported along Taylor and Clay Streets. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
61mph
May 5, 2026 12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust in Wallace township. Location is approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Naplate, IL
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2026 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared on social media of a tree down across Columbus Street just north of East Jackson Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
64mph
Mar 15, 2025 4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dayton, IL
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles leaning at a 30 degree angle as a result of the strong thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2024 2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report time from 1 NNE Ottawa. Public report or power outages... downed tree branches... and a flipped picnic table on the north side of Ottawa. In addition... there was a report of a rolled semi truck on I-80 near Ottawa. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Aug 28, 2024 2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of tree damage in Naplate. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Naplate, IL
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2024 2:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report or power outages... downed tree branches... and a flipped picnic table on the north side of Ottawa. In addition... there was a report of a rolled semi truck on I-80 near Ottawa. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ottawa, IL
62mph
Aug 29, 2022 5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WEATHER STATION REPORTED 62 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Utica, IL
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2022 5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE BRANCHES DOWNED ACROSS OTTAWA. ALSO A LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND ROOTS AND LEANING ON A BENT POWER POLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2021 2:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 INCH DIAMETER LIMBS DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2020 8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ONTO POWERLINES. NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES/LIMBS DOWN. SHED DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
May 23, 2020 7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED NICKEL SIZED HAIL AND DOWNED TREES ON THE EAST SIDE OF OTTAWA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2017 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLES AND LINES DOWN/BENT. RELAYED THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2017 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED ONTO ILLINOIS HIGHWAY 71. RELAYED THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Ottawa, IL
70mph
Mar 2, 2017 4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Ottawa, IL
62mph
Jul 13, 2016 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY U.S. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2016 8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN ALONG OAKLANE DRIVE. RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Ottawa, IL
63mph
Jun 30, 2014 6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches to around 12 inches in diameter were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Ottawa, IL
68mph
May 11, 2014 5:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSE Dayton, IL
58mph
Sep 18, 2013 2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Route 6 and Route 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: .62 NE Ottawa, IL
63mph
Aug 30, 2013 8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and crops were damaged near the intersection of Route 52 and Route 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.48 S Harding, IL
62mph
Jun 24, 2013 4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were measured to 62 mph at a mesonet site approximately a mile south-southwest of Ottawa. Large trees were uprooted on the south side of Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Ottawa, IL
58mph
Aug 4, 2010 4:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down near Marcy and Guthrie Streets.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 SSE Ottawa, IL
58mph
Jul 23, 2010 4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A large tree limb fell on a pickup truck.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ottawa, IL
69mph
Jul 23, 2010 4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down across Ottawa. Two homes were damaged by falling tree limbs. Route 23 was closed due power lines that fell across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 W Ottawa, IL
58mph
Jun 27, 2009 6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ottawa, IL
62mph
Jun 27, 2009 6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ottawa, IL
58mph
May 7, 2009 2:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ottawa, IL
58mph
Mar 24, 2009 9:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility pole was blown over near Route 23 and 34th Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.89 W Wedron, IL
64mph
Aug 5, 2008 4:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ottawa, IL
63mph
Jul 21, 2008 6:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb fell onto a parked car on 23rd Avenue, causing significant damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 E Twin Bluffs, IL
58mph
Jul 10, 2008 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 58 mph were measured near Route 23, north of Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Ottawa Arpt, IL
64mph
Jul 10, 2008 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
63mph
Dec 23, 2007 1:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility pole was snapped off. Part of the pole went through the roof of a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
63mph
Aug 23, 2007 1:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust to 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
70mph
Aug 23, 2007 1:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ottawa, IL
69mph
Aug 23, 2007 1:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees blown down on the north side of Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
63mph
Aug 14, 2007 4:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down on Hillside Avenue in northern Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ottawa, IL
69mph
May 26, 2007 2:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: On Interstate 80, near mile marker 85, a car was picked up and turned around.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ottawa, IL
58mph
Sep 22, 2006 4:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Niles, IL
58mph
Aug 3, 2006 3:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down along Jack Dougherty Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ottawa, IL
60mph
Aug 3, 2006 3:09 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
63mph
May 29, 2006 2:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees, utility poles and power lines were blown down across parts of Southern Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Apr 16, 2006 5:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles were blown down at US 6 and IL 178.
NWS Wind Report Location: Utica, IL
59mph
Jul 26, 2005 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust to 60 mph was reported in Ottawa with some tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
69mph
Jun 8, 2005 3:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down on the west side of Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
63mph
Jun 4, 2005 11:51 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A chimney and siding were blown off a house. Utility poles were also blown down. Witnesses reported a possible gustnado with this line of thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Grand Ridge, IL
58mph
May 30, 2004 5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at the water tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
May 30, 2004 10:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pieces of siding were blown off a home and onto Route 17. A tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Wenona, IL
66mph
Jul 27, 2003 11:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
70mph
Jul 11, 2003 1:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
Kendall County · 33,968 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Plano, IL
58mph
Jul 7, 2003 8:38 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
60mph
Jul 6, 2003 1:33 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Jun 28, 2003 6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
104mph
Oct 3, 2000 10:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
81mph
Aug 6, 2000 3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Aug 6, 2000 3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ottawa, IL
64mph
Jun 23, 2000 5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on Highway 71 near Ottawa. A spotter reported 60 to 65 mph winds near Streator.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
68mph
Jun 29, 1998 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Jun 28, 1998 2:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
58mph
Jun 18, 1998 6:11 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
70mph
Aug 4, 1997 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Jul 18, 1997 2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
70mph
Apr 5, 1997 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
60mph
Apr 5, 1997 3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
58mph
Oct 29, 1996 4:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 1996 5:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKmph
Jun 29, 1990 2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
73mph
Apr 5, 1988 8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Aug 16, 1987 8:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
60mph
May 11, 1987 5:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
69mph
Sep 24, 1986 5:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
May 14, 1985 6:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Mar 4, 1974 4:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jun 27, 1969 2:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Apr 21, 1964 5:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Apr 16, 1960 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 61350
16 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2020 7:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 0.75 MILES... AND MAX WIDTH OF 150 YARDS IMPACTED THE NORTH SIDE OF OTTAWA DAMAGING ROOFING MATERIAL AND SHREDDING TREES ALONG ITS PATH. THE ROOFING MATERIAL WAS ORIGINALLY WELL-ANCHORED TO THE WALLS... AND A NEARBY SNAPPED POWER POLE SUGGESTED A PEAK INTENSITY OF 100 MPH WINDS. EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS CONFIRM THE DAMAGE WAS PRODUCED BY A TORNADO BASED ON CLEARLY RISING AND SWIRLING MOTION BY MULTIPLE SUB-VORTICES IN A BROAD CIRCULATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKcategory
Feb 28, 2017 10:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORTED LARGE ALMOST WEDGE SHAPED TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKcategory
Feb 28, 2017 10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONFIRMED ONE FATALITY AND AT LEAST ONE INJURY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ottawa, IL
UNKcategory
Feb 28, 2017 10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 14 INJ *** UPDATED FOR NWS STORM SURVEY INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL FATALITY. LOCATION AND TIME IS OF START OF TORNADO. THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY WAS EF-3 WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS AROUND 155 MPH. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 11.5 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 800 YARDS. NUMEROUS STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN NAPLATE AND OTTAWA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Utica, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 24, 2016 1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Ottawa, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 24, 2016 1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Ottawa, IL
EF1category
Jun 22, 2015 7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were snapped or uprooted, including one tree that fell onto a house. Peak winds were estimated to be 90 mph. (Tornado 5 of 10).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.01 E Prairie Center, IL
EF0category
Jun 5, 2010 7:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly occurred just west of Ottawa and just north of Starved Rock State Park. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service found some minor damage in the area with a couple large trees downed along with several other branches of varying sizes downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.9 W Twin Bluffs, IL
F1category
Apr 20, 2004 5:33 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in an open area west of town. It knocked over a camper at a house, snapped pine trees and blew over a shed. The tornado struck a detached garage, completely destroying it. Trees were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Wedron, IL
F0category
Jun 11, 1997 12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: State police reported a tornado over an open field. There were no damages.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Ottawa, IL
F1category
May 8, 1988 5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Aug 16, 1987 9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Jun 25, 1978 10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Aug 23, 1972 12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0category
Jul 14, 1972 11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 4, 1960 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61350
LaSalle County · 39,479 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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Frequently asked questions
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61350 have on record?
Our records show 24 hail, 79 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61350, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61350?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61350 is 4.00″. It was reported near Dixon, IL on July 13, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61350 — 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 61350 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 61350 — 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 61350 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 61350 — 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 61350 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61350 — 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 61350, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61350, 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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