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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62712

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62712 from June 20, 1965 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62712 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62712

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Glenarm, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Chatham, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LAKE SPRINGFIELD. RELAYED BY SANGAMON CO. EMA
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Springfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
5:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball-sized hail was reported on the east side of Lake Springfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.33 SSE Southlawn, 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 62712

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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down_ pulled power lines with it in 100 block of Roanoke Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Rochester, IL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Chatham, IL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN BRIDGEVIEW PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Chatham, IL
61 mph
Jun 26, 2019
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rochester, IL
70 mph
May 27, 2013
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down along West Lake Drive near the Henson Robinson Zoo.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Southlawn, IL
70 mph
Apr 15, 2013
11:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fruit tree was snapped in half. A large fence was blown down and a few shingles were ripped from a roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rochester, IL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 1965
8:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1965
6:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 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 62712

3 reports
EF1 category
Aug 19, 2009
2:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 6 miles south-southeast of Springfield on the west banks of Lake Springfield at 217 PM CST. The tornado then crossed the lake and continued northeastward just southeast of Rochester before lifting 2 miles south-southeast of Mechanicsburg at 237 PM CST. Several large trees were snapped off along the west shore of Lake Springfield as the tornado first touched down. Numerous trees and tree branches were knocked down further east along the path of the storm, with a few structures damaged by falling limbs, including the Lake Springfield Yacht Club. In addition, widespread crop damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 SSE Toronto, IL
F2 category
Mar 12, 2006
8:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 3.75 miles south of Riverton. It moved northeast, between Dawson and Buffalo (passing 1.5 miles west of Buffalo), and lifted just south of the Logan County line, 5 miles northeast of Buffalo.This tornado started at F0 strength, about 100 yards wide, and quickly strengthened to F2 intensity (120 mph) with a maximum width of 200 yards. It weakened to F1 intensity, and was about 100 yards wide when it ended. Total path was 12.5 miles in length. Damage from this storm consisted of damage to barn buildings and some significant house damage. Power poles were snapped, with major tree damage.4 injuries were reported, but there were no fatalities
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Riverton, IL
F0 category
Aug 6, 1977
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62712
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

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

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

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

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

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

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

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

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

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

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

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 62712 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,555
Households4,563
Housing units4,938
Income
Median household income$108,730
$100k+ households53.9%
$150k+ households24.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,787
Attached single-family434
Small multifamily504
Large multifamily192
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share76.7%
Attached-home share8.8%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,827
Renter-occupied736
Vacant units375
Home value & age
Median home value$244,300
Owner homes $300k+33.1%
Owner homes $500k+8.7%
Owner homes $750k+5.4%
Median year built1993
Older-home share32.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,304
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62712 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 8 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62712, 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 62712?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62712 is 1.75″. It was reported near Southlawn, IL on April 15, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62712 — 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 62712 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62712 — 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 62712 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62712 — 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 62712 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62712 — 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 62712, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62712, 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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