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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61953

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61953 from June 12, 1957 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61953 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61953 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61953

24 reports
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3.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
11:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Tuscola, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
2:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Tuscola, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2022
4:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORT FROM COUNTY ROAD 300 E.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Bourbon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tuscola, IL
2.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hindsboro, IL
4.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail caused significant damage to the roofs, windows, and siding of numerous houses in Tuscola. Hundreds of vehicles sustained major window and body damage. Two men were injured when they were struck in the head by large hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Tuscola, IL
2.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Tuscola, IL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tuscola, IL
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Tuscola, IL
2.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Tuscola, IL
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for 10 minutes with the largest stones the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tuscola, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Tuscola, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2012
2:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tuscola, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 W Hugo, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61953
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.48 SW Pesotum, 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 61953

52 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree limbs down across Tuscola.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down near Northline and Niles st.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down into an alleyway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb down onto a house... breaking the sunroof. Limbs also down onto a vehicle at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-6 inch diameter tree limbs blown down. Photo shared via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gravity wagons flipped and tree limbs downed by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Roof torn off of an outbuilding. Home siding damage. Large tree branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches blown down including a large section of a neighbors maple tree leaning on her 80 foot sycamore tree along fence line. Station Elevation: 651 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree limb... approximately 12 to 18 inches in diameter... down through roof of house. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage... with numerous trees down on houses and cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ON E. SCOTT ST... DAMAGING A PORCH. FROM WCIA-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN FROM OUTFLOW BOUNDARY
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES SNAPPED OFF ON A CAR AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN CHURCH IN TUSCOLA
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO POWER LINES DOWN IN TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Tuscola, 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 61953

18 reports
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Tuscola where it snapped off several large trees along N County Rd 800 E. It moved northeast into Tuscola where it caused more tree and fencing damage. It continued on to Villa Grove with minor tree damage along the way. It snapped off multiple power poles on the north side of Villa Grove along with some tree damage before it dissipated just north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Tuscola, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 WSW Tuscola... adjusting the time back one hour. The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Tuscola where it snapped off several large trees along N County Rd 800 E. It moved northeast into Tuscola where it caused more tree and fencing damage. It continued on to Villa Grove with minor tree damage along the way. It snapped off multiple power poles on the north side of Villa Grove along with some tree damage before it dissipated just north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Tuscola, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 4.5 miles southwest of Tuscola along County Rd 750 N and it progressed east along that road snapping off numerous large pine trees as well as damaging an outbuilding before it dissipated shortly after crossing N County Rd 800 E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Garrett, IL
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
12:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field just west of mile marker 216 along I-57 at 12:46 PM CST, then tracked northeastward before dissipating 2 miles WNW of Villa Grove at 12:51 PM CST. The tornado crossed the interstate, then destroyed 3 outbuildings and damaged the roofs of 2 homes. For the next 4 miles, it moved through mainly open fields, damaging trees and power lines. The tornado dissipated about 2 miles WNW of Villa Grove when it merged with a larger tornado that was moving ENE across north-central Douglas County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 NNE Tuscola, IL
EF3 category
Nov 17, 2013
12:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 3.7 miles NW of Tuscola at 12:44 PM CST, then tracked northeastward and crossed into Champaign County about 1.5 miles NW of Villa Grove at 12:52 PM CST. The roof of a house and 2 outbuildings were damaged during the first 2 miles of the track. The tornado strengthened after it crossed U.S. Highway 45 doing major damage to 2 homes, several large farm buildings, numerous power poles, and a garage. The tornado then turned to the east, damaging the roofs of two homes and destroying several outbuildings. It then crossed I-57 near mile marker 218 where it destroyed a mobile home just east of the highway. The tornado did major damage to several more roofs and outbuildings before it merged with another tornado 2 miles WNW of Villa Grove, turned to the northeast, and crossed into Champaign County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.06 NNE Ficklin, IL
F0 category
May 31, 2006
1:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Tuscola, IL
F0 category
May 31, 2006
1:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Tuscola, IL
F0 category
May 31, 2006
1:34 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Tuscola, IL
F1 category
Apr 20, 2004
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at the intersection of 1300N and 750E in northwestern Douglas County. In this location it damaged the front porch of a home, destroyed the garage, damaged a couple of sheds and blew down several large trees. When the garage collapsed it damaged a 1975 Corvette, as well as another car and two antique tractors. The tornado then traveled to the north northeast damaging an abandoned home, before crossing from Douglas County into Champaign County, 5.7 miles north northwest of Tuscola. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Tuscola, IL
F0 category
Apr 7, 1998
6:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down destroying a machine shed 2 miles north of Hindsboro. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Hindsboro, IL
F0 category
May 15, 1990
7:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jun 1, 1980
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Aug 10, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jun 6, 1974
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Apr 22, 1963
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61953
Douglas County · 7,307 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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ZIP 61953 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,439
Households2,735
Housing units2,860
Income
Median household income$76,504
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,416
Attached single-family59
Small multifamily147
Large multifamily64
Mobile homes174
Housing mix
Single-family share84.5%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,113
Renter-occupied622
Vacant units125
Home value & age
Median home value$165,100
Owner homes $300k+15.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share67.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,587
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61953 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 52 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61953, 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 61953?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61953 is 4.00″. It was reported near Tuscola, IL on May 21, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61953 — 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 61953 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61953 — 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 61953 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61953 — 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 61953 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61953 — 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 61953, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61953, 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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