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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62056
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62056 from April 28, 1956 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 62056 · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 18, 2026
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from nickel to half dollar sized along with strong winds. Time and location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 28, 2026 12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
2.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.25″hail
Mar 14, 2024 10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2023 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MOSTLY PENNY AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZED PIECES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2022 3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2022 3:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Dec 1, 2018 10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. PHOTOS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA WERE TAKEN NORTH OF LITCHFIELD. ONE PHOTO SHOWS HAIL WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN LARGER THAN A GOLF BALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Dec 1, 2018 10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Dec 1, 2018 10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 28, 2012 9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 ENE Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Jun 5, 2011 6:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail on Illinois Route 16 about 3 miles east of Litchfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 E Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
May 28, 2011 1:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
4.50″hail
May 28, 2011 1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hail was quarter to ping pong ball size, though a few of the hail stones were softball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger, IL
1.75″hail
May 28, 2011 12:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 22, 2011 10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Sep 21, 2010 5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Jun 2, 2010 1:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
May 13, 2009 10:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
1.50″hail
Jul 11, 2008 4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Apr 25, 2008 6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Feb 3, 2008 4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Jun 1, 2007 7:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 1, 2007 11:51 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Jul 18, 2006 6:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2006 6:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Nov 5, 2005 10:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported 3/4 inch hail south of Litchfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
May 11, 2005 7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Honey Bend, IL
1.00″hail
May 11, 2005 7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Oct 18, 2004 5:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Oct 18, 2004 5:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Oct 18, 2004 5:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
Oct 18, 2004 2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Oct 18, 2004 1:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Oct 18, 2004 1:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
May 10, 2003 7:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Illinois State Police reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 4, 2003 4:14 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Apr 4, 2003 2:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
May 1, 2002 12:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 24, 2002 1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2002 1:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Aug 22, 2000 9:39 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail northwest of Litchfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
May 12, 2000 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
May 12, 2000 4:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 20, 2000 7:56 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Lou Yaeger, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 20, 2000 7:52 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Litchfield, IL
1.00″hail
Oct 29, 1998 6:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Oct 29, 1998 6:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Litchfield, IL
0.88″hail
Oct 29, 1998 6:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
May 12, 1998 10:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hornsby, IL
1.00″hail
May 12, 1998 10:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.75″hail
May 12, 1998 10:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
0.75″hail
Jun 17, 1990 7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.50″hail
May 25, 1989 12:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.00″hail
Jul 6, 1987 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 10, 1986 2:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 20, 1976 12:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″hail
Jun 15, 1968 3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 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: Trees... large limbs... and power lines reported down in Litchfield. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 2:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of large tree limbs down around Litchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
62mph
Mar 31, 2026 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K3LF Litchfield Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2024 6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down atop a mobile home... numerous limbs down... and about an acre of wheat field was flattened on the south side of Litchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 5:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and power lines down throughout Montgomery County... with the greatest damage in Litchfield extending northeastward to Nokomis. Time of arrival in Litchfield estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
60mph
Jun 29, 2023 5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2023 1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Litchfield, IL
60mph
Feb 22, 2023 9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 WSW LITCHFIELD. MEASURED BY K3LF AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2022 9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2022 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
76mph
Aug 3, 2022 9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED 66 KTS AT K3LF AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 10:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN LITCHFIELD... IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
70mph
Jun 17, 2022 10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT K3LF... LITCHFIELD AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH ON HOUSE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2020 10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Walshville, IL
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2019 5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3.5 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
58mph
Sep 4, 2017 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jul 23, 2017 9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AT RP LUMBER IN LITCHFIELD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN IN LITCHFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2017 10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN 1 MILE EAST OF LITCHFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Mar 7, 2017 6:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
Jul 13, 2016 9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNKmph
May 7, 2016 9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF AND MEASURED 60 MPH WINDS
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
64mph
May 30, 2013 6:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.97 N Honey Bend, IL
62mph
Apr 10, 2013 7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in town which knocked down some power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .3 S Litchfield Muni Arpt, IL
64mph
Oct 17, 2012 5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
60mph
Feb 28, 2011 12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
69mph
Aug 20, 2010 6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread damage on the north side of Litchfield. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A couple of homes in the area sustained minor roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 NNW Litchfield, IL
62mph
Jul 18, 2010 8:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
75mph
May 13, 2009 10:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a semi over on Interstate 55 near mile marker 56. Also, just northwest of Nokomis thunderstorm winds caused minor damage to the soffits and downspouts of a home and the roof of a machine shed. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 WNW Lake Lou Yaeger, IL
75mph
Aug 5, 2008 5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The line of severe storms moved across Montgomery county. A microburst occurred in the vicinity of Walshville and Panama. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in the area. A very large tree fell on top of a two story home east of Walshville causing extensive damage. Also, several power poles were snapped and corn flattened just northeast of Panama.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 WNW Walshville, IL
70mph
Aug 5, 2008 5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of severe storms moved through Montgomery county. Numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in the Litchfield and Hillsboro areas. One large tree landed on an unoccupied pickup truck causing extensive damage in Litchfield. A ham radio tower was blown down in Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.2 WNW Litchfield Muni Arpt, IL
64mph
May 2, 2008 8:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a couple of trees blown over, large limbs down, and a few power lines down. An electric transformer was also damaged which resulted in the high school and junior high school losing power.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
70mph
Aug 16, 2007 10:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
58mph
Jun 17, 2006 2:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down. A few of the limbs landed on power lines in Litchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
63mph
Jun 13, 2005 5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and power lines on Washboard Trail Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
58mph
Jun 10, 2005 8:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotters and local law enforcement reported a few trees and large tree limbs down in Litchfield. One tree fell on a car and large branches fell on power lines causing power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
59mph
May 11, 2005 7:27 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield Muni Arpt, IL
70mph
May 31, 2004 7:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Litchfield, IL
81mph
May 30, 2004 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
81mph
May 30, 2004 4:57 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Litchfield, IL
60mph
May 24, 2004 11:34 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
63mph
May 18, 2004 3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Litchfield, IL
63mph
Jun 11, 2002 3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
70mph
May 1, 2002 12:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
60mph
Jun 18, 1998 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
64mph
Jul 2, 1992 7:45 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jul 2, 1992 6:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jul 1, 1991 6:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jul 6, 1987 3:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jun 2, 1987 3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Jun 15, 1982 1:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
May 19, 1975 4:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Oct 10, 1969 11:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNKmph
Apr 20, 1966 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 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 62056
11 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 15, 2026 10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 98mph touched down northwest of Walshville... IL on March 15... 2026 at 5:38pm. It tracked northeast through farms and largely-rural areas... damaging trees and minorly affecting a few homes and barns. The tornado lifted west of Hillsboro at 5:43 pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Walshville, IL
UNKcategory
Jul 15, 2020 10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A COMBINATION OF A GROUND SURVEY AND SATELLITE DATA SUGGESTS A BRIEF... WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHEAST OF WALSHVILLE... IL. THE TORNADO FIRST TOUCHED DOWN IN A CORN FIELD WEST OF DURBIN ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED NORTHEAST... MAINLY CAUSING TREE DAMAGE... ALTHOUGH SOME MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A HOUSE WEST OF DURBIN ROAD ALSO OCCURRED. THE TORNADO QUICKLY LIFTED AS IT APPROACHED DURBIN ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Walshville, IL
UNKcategory
Dec 1, 2018 10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELAYED A REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND EAST OF LITCHFIELD. LOCATION IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA AND HAS NOT YET BE CONFIRMED/SURVEYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Litchfield, IL
UNKcategory
Dec 1, 2018 10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CREW CONFIRMS EF-2 TORNADO. MAX WINDS WERE 115 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 7.93 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Litchfield, IL
UNKcategory
Dec 1, 2018 10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CREW CONFIRMS AN EF-1 TORNADO NEAR RAYMOND ILLINOIS. MAX WINDS WERE 100 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 8.02 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 75 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Raymond, IL
EF0category
Nov 17, 2013 11:33 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Despite photographic evidence of a large tornado northwest of Litchfield, only minor damage to power poles and one barn was observed. The tornado crossed the Macoupin/Montgomery county line into Montgomery County about four tenths of a mile south of North 18th Avenue. The tornado caused some minor tree damage on Barnett Trail. It continued to the northeast causing moderate roof damage to a barn on the south side of Illinois Route 108, just west of intersection with Pipeline Road before lifting and dissipating. Most of the area where the tornado occurred was bare farm fields which did not have any damage indicators. The path length of the tornado in Montgomery County was 1.87 miles with a max path width of 50 yards. The damage for this segment was estimated to be EF0. Overall, the entire tornado path length was 3.98 miles with a max path width of 50 yards and a maximum damage rating of EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 S Barnett, IL
EF0category
Nov 17, 2013 11:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Despite photographic evidence of a large tornado northwest of Litchfield, only minor damage to power poles and one barn was observed. The tornado initially touched down in Macoupin County on Litchfield Road about 1.3 miles west of the Macoupin/Montgomery county line. It travelled to the northeast only causing minor tree damage rated EF0 in Macoupin County. It then crossed the Macoupin/Montgomery county line about four tenths of a mile south of North 18th Avenue. Most of the area where the tornado occurred was bare farm fields which did not have any damage indicators. The path length of the tornado in Macoupin County was 2.11 miles with a max path width of 20 yards. The damage for this segment was estimated to be EF0. Overall, the entire tornado path length was 3.98 miles with a max path width of 50 yards and a maximum damage rating of EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.81 SE Womac, IL
EF2category
Apr 19, 2011 5:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about five miles north of Litchfield, Illinois, where it snapped off a dozen power poles on East 2nd Road near intersection with North 17th Avenue. As it travelled to the east along North 17th Avenue it destroyed several outbuildings, sheds and silos and caused minor to moderate damage to couple of homes just west of Interstate 55. The tornado then crossed I-55 knocking down several power lines onto the highway, causing the interstate to be shut down for about 4 hours until they could be removed. Just east of I-55, the tornado caused extensive damage to a two story log home. A section of the roof was removed and the north and south outer walls were removed as well. Further to the east several farmsteads had minor to moderate damage to homes, barns and other outbuildings. Most of the homes and outbuildings sustained damage rated EF1. One home on Rugby Trail near intersection with North 17th Avenue, approximately three quarters of a mile southeast of Honey Bend, sustained extensive damage with the entire west facing roof was removed. A large outbuilding was also completely destroyed at this farmstead. The damage was rated EF2, with peak winds of 120 mph. The tornado then continued to the east causing minor damage to a home on Shady Lane, then lifted and dissipated near the northern end of Lake Lou Yaeger. The maximum path width of the tornado was 200 yards and the length of the tornado was 3.5 miles. No injuries were reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 W Honey Bend, IL
F2category
Aug 10, 1974 1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Mar 6, 1961 2:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Apr 28, 1956 11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62056
Montgomery County · 10,348 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62056 on the Interactive Map
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62056 have on record?
Our records show 58 hail, 55 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62056, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62056?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62056 is 4.50″. It was reported near .96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger, IL on May 28, 2011.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62056 — 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 62056 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 62056 — 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 62056 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 62056 — 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.
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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 62056, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62056, 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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