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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61447

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61447 from July 8, 2003 through June 17, 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
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61447 · 2003–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61447

4 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 3, 2011
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe dime sized hail fell in Kirkwood, IL at 325 pm CDT September 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2010
9:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail started to cover the ground about 2 miles north of Kirkwood, IL around 1024 pm June 1.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Kirkwood, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2010
9:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2004
5:01 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kirkwood, 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 61447

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UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree tops snapped at the location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Kirkwood, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TALL UPROOTED PINE TREES AT RESIDENCE NEAR COUNTY LINE ALONG HIGHWAY 34. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Biggsville, IL
70 mph
Jun 23, 2010
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some 10 inch diameter tree limbs on the north side of Kirkwood, IL at 540 pm June 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
60 mph
Aug 4, 2009
6:59 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 55 to 60 mph were observed in Kirkwood, IL around 759 am August 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
60 mph
Jun 8, 2008
8:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 60 mph blew down some tree limbs in Kirkwood, IL at 9:05 pm June 8. The limbs were 4 to 6 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
100 mph
Aug 23, 2007
11:54 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds estimated to be around 100 mph blew down several large trees, ripped part of a roof off a house, displaced and dented several grain silos, and flattened numerous corn fields between Kirkwood, IL and Monmouth, IL. Some of the trees fell onto houses and other structures (EF Scale rating: EF1).
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kirkwood, IL
66 mph
Mar 12, 2006
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: branches a couple of inches in diameter down across the town
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, IL
60 mph
Jul 11, 2004
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crops flattened west of town with some 12 inch diameter limbs blocking streets.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Kirkwood, IL
60 mph
Jul 8, 2003
12:54 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on U.S. 34. Power out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Kirkwood, 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 61447

2 reports
EF2 category
Jul 16, 2015
6:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado with maximum wind estimated at 120 MPH touched down 2.6 miles east of Kirkwood, IL. The tornado traveled approximately 1.7 miles and lifted 3.2 miles southwest of Monmouth, IL. The maximum path width was about 300 yards. Along the path, the tornado destroyed a grain bin and a cattle barn at Shauman's Corner about 6.4 miles southwest of Monmouth on US 34. Power poles were also snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.58 E Kirkwood, IL
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2015
5:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61447
Warren County · 6,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado strength rating of EF-1. Maximum estimated wind of 90 MPH. Tornado path length of 1.41 miles. Tornado path maximum width of 50 yards. Tornado start time roughly 649 PM CDT. Tornado path start location roughly 2.4 MILES north of Smithshire IL. Tornado end time of roughly 651 PM CDT. Tornado path end location of 1.9 miles South of Kirkwood IL. Trees and outbuildings damaged and a semi blown over on Highway 34.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 N Smithshire, 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 61447 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,053
Households423
Housing units446
Income
Median household income$82,321
$100k+ households50.6%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached427
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share95.7%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share1.8%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied378
Renter-occupied45
Vacant units23
Home value & age
Median home value$96,200
Owner homes $300k+4.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share85.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars420
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61447 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 9 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61447, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61447?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61447 is 1.75″. It was reported near Kirkwood, IL on August 18, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61447 — 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 61447 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61447 — 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 61447 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61447 — 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 61447 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61447 — 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 61447, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61447, 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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