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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62278

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62278 from May 3, 1958 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62278 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62278

48 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: pictures received on X. time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Red Bud.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Red Bud, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Hecker, IL
2.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hecker, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ames, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was mostly the size of pennies and dimes... but observer did see quarter size hail mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ruma, IL
1.00″ hail
Nov 5, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 3, 2017
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Red Bud, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 3, 2017
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 3, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hecker, IL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
2.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, IL
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Bud, 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 62278

40 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos on social media show a machine shed damaged at this location. A large door to the shed was removed and blown across the road eastward into a pond nearby. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Prairie, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos from social media show portions of a roof removed from a machine shed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Prairie, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos on social media show a machine shed with significant damage and soft wood trees snapped at this location. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Red Bud, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church was removed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Prairie, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down across roadway south of Red Bud and tree on house in Red Bud. Minor damage to house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bud, IL
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2024
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Red Bud, IL
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE New Design, IL
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 ESE NEW DESIGN. LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE New Design, IL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON TO A SMALL OUTBUILDING. FACEBOOK REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bud, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES FALLEN OVER RTE 155... POWER LINES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruma, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES OF UNKNOWN SIZE DOWN ON HWY 159 BETWEEN REDBUD AND HECKER ILLINOIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hecker, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES OF UNKNOWN SIZE DOWN ON HWY 159 BETWEEN REDBUD AND HECKER ILLINOIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hecker, IL
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2017
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Hecker, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2016
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bud, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2016
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Red Bud, 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 62278

14 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Prairie. A portion of the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church was removed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Prairie, IL
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85mph touched down north of Ames... IL in Monroe County at 5:35pm on March 15. The tornado crossed into Randolph County northwest of Ruma... damaging trees and outbuildings. The strongest damage occurred to Trinity Lutheran Church... which sustained roof damage. The tornado lifted 8 minutes later north of Grigg... IL at 5:43pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ames, IL
UNK category
Aug 13, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief... weak tornado formed near Ames Road (1N of Ames... IL) at 535PM and tracked due east... striking a shed and producing EF0 damage. Then it moved through a soybean field north of Faust Road where it dissipated at 536PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ames, IL
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2014
11:59 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the far western extension of St. Patricks Road. In this location, a barn had one of it's walls blown out and part of the roof torn off. Several other buildings in the area sustained minor to moderate roof damage. Then the tornado tracked to the north northeast, crossing Illinois Route 155 west of Ruma, about a tenth of a mile west of intersection with Pioneer Lane. Just north of Illinois Route 155, two large trees were snapped off. One tree landed on a nearby house causing minor roof damage. The tornado then lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 WSW Ruma, IL
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
4:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Lohrberg Drive and broke several large tree limbs. The tornado continued to the northeast and crossed Ames Road. More tree damage occurred on the east side of Ames Road just north of intersection with Lohrberg Drive before lifting and dissipating. The tornado was rated EF0. It was on the ground for a third of a mile with a max path width of 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.63 N Ames, IL
EF1 category
Mar 8, 2009
10:27 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down one mile south of Grigg and travelled to the northeast. It destroyed 2 mobile homes and snapped numerous trees along its path. The tornado then caused major damage to the second floor of the two-story Kaskaskia River Hotel before lifting and dissipating one mile west of Baldwin. One of the mobile homes was occupied. The man sustained minor injuries from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 S Griggs, IL
EF1 category
Mar 8, 2009
10:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just southwest of Prairie. As it travelled to the east northeast it damaged 3 homes on Richfield Road. Two of the homes sustained minor roof damage and the other had a portion of its roof removed. The tornado lifted and dissipated just northeast of Prairie.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 SSW Prairie, IL
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
2:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just south of Illinois Route 154 on South Prairie Road and travelled to the east. It blew down several trees along its path. When it reached Elm Shade Road, it caused minor damage to a couple of machine sheds and shifted a garage on its foundation before lifting and dissipating. Debris from the machine sheds was thrown approximately 300 to 400 yards to the east northeast into an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .66 NE Prairie, IL
F1 category
May 6, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado caused damage over a half mile long track southeast of Red Bud. A home located just south of the intersection of Ritchfield and South Prairie Road sustained severe damage. Most of the roof was blown off and the west and south walls were severely damaged. A machine shed was destroyed and another moved off of its foundation. Several large trees in the area were snapped off near the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Red Bud, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
4:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSE Waterloo, IL
F0 category
Apr 28, 1994
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Ruma and moved northeast before lifting near Baldwin. The damage path was intermittent but Illinois State Police troopers followed it and observed numerous trees blown down and a few farm buildings damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Ruma To, IL
F3 category
Apr 18, 1975
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 29, 1960
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
May 3, 1958
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62278
Randolph County · 10,129 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 62278 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,425
Households2,591
Housing units2,763
Income
Median household income$85,017
$100k+ households43.6%
$150k+ households18.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,152
Attached single-family55
Small multifamily240
Large multifamily106
Mobile homes210
Housing mix
Single-family share77.9%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,095
Renter-occupied496
Vacant units172
Home value & age
Median home value$181,500
Owner homes $300k+20.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,433
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62278 have on record?

Our records show 48 hail, 40 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62278, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62278?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62278 is 2.25″. It was reported near Hecker, IL on March 14, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62278 — 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 62278 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62278 — 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 62278 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62278 — 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 62278 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62278 — 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 62278, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62278, 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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