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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61529

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61529 from June 13, 1975 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61529 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61529

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
5:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Elmwood, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Elmwood, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
10:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmwood, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
4:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmwood, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
12:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Elmwood, IL
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmwood, IL
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1998
4:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmwood, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1975
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1975
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 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 61529

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UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree branches were blown down near the intersection of South Knox and Main Street in Elmwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines blown down on Mc Clellan road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerpoles blown down on Elmore Road at highway 150.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Laura, IL
63 mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
71 mph
Jul 18, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small outbuilding destroyed. Social media report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree split and downed over a road in the city. Relayed by news media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS FELL INTO POWER LINES GOING WEST OUT OF TOWN. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Nov 10, 2020
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APARTMENT BUILDING ROOF BLOWN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GRAHAM CHAPEL ROAD AND IL ROUTE 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
71 mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Farmington, IL
62 mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE LIMB DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Farmington, IL
60 mph
Jun 16, 2019
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, IL
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2017
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES ABOUT 8 TO 12 INCHES IN DIAMATER SNAPPED
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmwood, 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 61529

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 16, 2016
12:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A CHURCH AND LARGE TREES SNAPPED. NEAR TEXAS RD AND COTTONWOOD RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Trivoli, IL
EF1 category
Jun 5, 2010
7:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2.6 miles east of Elmwood, then continued eastward across southern Peoria County. Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down along the path of the tornado. In addition, shingles were stripped off a home, a small shed was destroyed, and a grain bin was blown one quarter of a mile into a field. The tornado lifted 4.1 miles west-southwest of Kickapoo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 WSW Southport, IL
EF2 category
Jun 5, 2010
7:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed the Knox-Peoria County line 1.1 miles west of Elmwood, then continued southeastward through the town of Elmwood. Considerable structural damage occurred to 10 homes, 30 businesses and nearly two dozen vehicles in downtown Elmwood, amounting to approximately $85 million in damages. There was a total of about 80 people, some that were attending an outdoor festival in the downtown and some that were at a theater, that took shelter in the basement of the movie theater. As a result, there were no injuries. The tornado dissipated 1 mile east of Elmwood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 W Elmwood, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 1997
2:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Elmwood, IL
F0 category
May 27, 1981
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61529
Peoria County · 61,309 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 61529 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,784
Households1,039
Housing units1,158
Income
Median household income$89,503
$100k+ households53.2%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached971
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily111
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share83.9%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied818
Renter-occupied221
Vacant units119
Home value & age
Median home value$155,100
Owner homes $300k+9.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1943
Older-home share83.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars975
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61529 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 43 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61529, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61529?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61529 is 1.75″. It was reported near Elmwood, IL on June 21, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61529 — 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 61529 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61529 — 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 61529 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61529 — 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 61529 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61529 — 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 61529, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61529, 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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