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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61944

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61944 from May 3, 1958 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61944 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61944 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61944

35 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paris, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
6:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: viewer report relayed by broadcast media. time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Dennison, IL
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
6:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Oliver, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
6:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from Paris.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paris, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated via radar... relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Vermilion, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL HAIL STONES FROM HALF DOLLAR TO LIME SIZE... AS SEEN VIA PHOTOS. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vermilion, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2016
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Paris, IL
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2016
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DAMAGE TO SIDING ON A HOME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Paris, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO GOLFBALL SIZE REPORTED VIA WTWO-TV AND A PUBLIC VIDEO ON TWITTER
NWS Hail Report Location: Paris, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
6:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Paris, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
2:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Paris, IL
2.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
2:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Paris, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Paris, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Paris, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
2:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Paris, 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 61944

88 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to an outbuilding. Delayed report relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Paris, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several large tree branches down around the White Oaks Park neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Paris, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: siding removed from a pole barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Paris, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three to six inch diameter tree limbs blown down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paris, IL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed Report] - Several trees blown down and corn damaged by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Oliver, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown onto a house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Paris, IL
64 mph
Apr 3, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edgar County Airport, IL
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2025
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Machine shed collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Clarksville, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Relayed from social media. Time estimated by radar. Multiple power poles down east side of Paris along US 150.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Paris, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted... structural damage to a trailer home... and a roof uplifted from a single residence home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Paris, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: time estimated from radar. image shared of an open-air farm outbuilding with walls collapsed and roofing blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Clarksville, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
6:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: viewer photo of shredded corn relayed by broadcast media. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Dennison, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe crop damage - Leaves missing and crops flattened. 7 trees fell the largest around 3 feet in diameter. Trees fell into power lines knocking out power. Garage building (new within last 9 months) completely removed. House with newer steel roof had roof cap ripped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oliver, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Paris. Public report of a tree down across Route 1 south of Paris... IL relayed by broadcast meteorologist.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Paris, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of trees down on Vermilion Rd... just north of the lower T relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Vermilion, 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 61944

10 reports
UNK category
Dec 28, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown east of Redmon. Public reported damage to an outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Redmon, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 90 miles. Path length 3.6 miles... max width 1/4 mile. Touched down near the intersection of E. 750th Rd. and N. 1400th St. It moved northeast across the southern part of Paris... damaging several homes... mobile homes... and trees. It dissipated on the north side of Sycamore Hills Country Club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Paris, IL
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2008
5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter sighted a tornado for a few minutes just west of highway 1 and near 1600 Street. It damaged several pole barns and grain bins before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.75 SSW Horace, IL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1996
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Paris, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 1996
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Paris, IL
F0 category
Jul 30, 1992
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jun 2, 1990
4:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 15, 1986
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK category
Jun 22, 1979
2:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 3, 1958
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61944
Edgar County · 6,440 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 61944 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,426
Households5,512
Housing units5,859
Income
Median household income$54,652
$100k+ households31.1%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,427
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily563
Large multifamily352
Mobile homes497
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share15.6%
Mobile-home share8.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,987
Renter-occupied1,525
Vacant units347
Home value & age
Median home value$97,400
Owner homes $300k+5.6%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share71.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,000
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61944 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 88 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61944, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61944?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61944 is 2.50″. It was reported near E Paris, IL on April 10, 2013.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61944 — 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 61944 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61944 — 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 61944 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61944 — 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 61944 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61944 — 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 61944, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61944, 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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