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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62321

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62321 from June 19, 1955 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62321 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62321

38 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Elvaston, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media. Time and location were estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Carthage, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Adrian, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2021
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED OVER 2 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Bentley, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER FROM ILX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Denver, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Denver, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 TO 4 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: ESE Carthage, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Carthage, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Denver, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.23 ENE Bently, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
2:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Carthage, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
2:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Carthage, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
1:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to the hail, the trained spotter also reported heavy rain and frequent lightning.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.22 ENE Elvaston, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
2:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 ENE Bentley, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A COOP oberver measured hail the size of dimes to quarters near Bentley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Bentley, 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 62321

52 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken 3 inch branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Carthage, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs snapped and sheet metal roof blown off a machine shed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Denver, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Farm equipment blown into ditch from an embankment. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Denver, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree down... lost power in town for approx 3 hrs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Carthage, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bentley, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree damage throughout town. winds were strong for about 20 minutes beginning around 11 am. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carthage, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Full size barn flattened to ground... full size trees up rooted laying to the east.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Adrian, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees across roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ferris, IL
100 mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin destroyed and rolled into field. Winds estimated at 100 MPH. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Adrian, IL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 650 N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Denver, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2019
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 FOOT TALL BRADFORD PEAR TREE SNAPPED OFF NEAR BASE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carthage, IL
60 mph
Aug 29, 2018
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carthage, IL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2018
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN IN ELVASTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Elvaston, IL
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 8-12 INCH BRANCHES DOWN IN YARD. LARGE ALUMINUM ROOF OF BARN ACROSS A PORTION OF HWY 336 WEST OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bentley, IL
70 mph
Jul 11, 2015
4:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to gust up to 60 to 70 MPH. This was a delayed report and the time was estimated from local radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Bentley, 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 62321

2 reports
UNK category
Jun 11, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple chasers and spotter reported a brief tornado in this approximate location. No damage was found... so the tornado will be rated an EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Carthage, IL
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2008
5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62321
Hancock County · 7,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down just northeast of Elvaston. One residence sustained roof and tree damage, as well as damage to a garage door. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .81 ESE Elvaston, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 62321 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,682
Households1,597
Housing units1,892
Income
Median household income$74,859
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,521
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily256
Large multifamily82
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share80.4%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share17.9%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,221
Renter-occupied376
Vacant units295
Home value & age
Median home value$120,600
Owner homes $300k+14.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share72.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,517
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62321 have on record?

Our records show 38 hail, 52 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62321, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62321?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62321 is 2.00″. It was reported near Carthage, IL on October 21, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62321 — 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 62321 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62321 — 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 62321 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62321 — 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 62321 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62321 — 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 62321, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62321, 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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