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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62801

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62801 from May 21, 1957 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62801 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62801

32 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Centralia. Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Wamac, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimate from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2017
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2012
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 S Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2012
4:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralia, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 WNW Sedan, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
11:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralia, IL
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2011
1:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralia, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
10:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Centralia, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2011
11:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralia, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
5:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Central City, 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 62801

86 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few scattered power outages in this area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wnw Dix, IL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb blocking northbound lane of 300 Lincoln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines and trees reported down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ENE Centralia. Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines down all over town. time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2025
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Levee and Branch roads. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Cartter, IL
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs snapped. Facebook report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and powerlines down near W Kell and N Cherry. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Centralia ESDA reporting multiple power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down closing Woods Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees and limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, 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 62801

9 reports
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
12:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Clinton County · 12,685 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued to the northeast crossing from Washington County into far southeastern Clinton County, about a third of a mile west of Wilkin Road. It travelled to the northeast causing only tree damage before lifting and dissipating only three quarters of a mile west of a large mobile home park in Wamac. The path length of the tornado in Clinton County was 1.18 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 4.76 miles with a max path width of 100 yards and a maximum damage rating of EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 WSW Wamac, IL
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
12:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Washington County · 5,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the EF4 tornado dissipated, another tornado formed one mile to the east on Sycamore Road just west of intersection with Peach Tree Road. At this location, a barn had several of its walls collapsed on the south side of Sycamore Road. The tornado then travelled to the northeast. It crossed Peach Tree Road and destroyed a barn about four tenths of a mile north of Sycamore Road. It continued to the northeast causing sporadic tree damage. The most widespread damage occurred near the Flying M Ranch Golf Course, about 3 miles southwest of the city limits of Centralia, Illinois. In this area the tornado lifted some panels off of a barn roof on Kuhn Road and caused significant roof damage to a house on County Highway 18 just south of Klub House Lane. The damage to the house was rated EF1. Just northeast of the house, the golf course club house sustained considerable roof damage and several windows were blown out. The tornado continued to the northeast crossing from Washington County into far southeastern Clinton County, about a third of a mile west of Wilkin Road. The path length of the tornado in Washington County was 3.58 miles with a max path width of 100 yards. The damage for this segment was estimated to be EF1 with max wind speeds of 95 to 100 MPH. Overall, the entire tornado path length was 4.76 miles with a max path width of 100 yards and a maximum damage rating of EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 NW Alda, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down approximately 1 mile east of the Centralia Municipal Airport, west of Moonglow Road and south of Illinois Route 161. Several large healthy trees were uprooted in this area and a convergent pattern was found. A house on the southwest corner of Moonglow Road and Illinois Route 161 sustained EF1 damage when the roof of an attached workshop or garage on the south side of the house was uplifted and thrown to the northwest. At least one 2x4 was driven into the roof on the north side of the house. A house on the southeast corner of Moonglow Rd. and Illinois Route 161 sustained minor roof damage. A trampoline on the south side of this house was blown back to the northwest and was found on the north side of Illinois Route 161. Debris was scattered into a field on the northwest corner of Moonglow Road and Illinois Route 161. As the tornado travelled to the northeast, it crossed Illinois Route 161 and damaged the east facing side of a small outbuilding on the northeast corner of Moonglow Road and Illinois Route 161. Further to the northeast, a new pole barn located east of Moonglow Road and south of Firewood Lane collapsed. Then the tornado lifted and dissipated. The total length of this tornado was about 0.4 miles with a maximum width of 50 to 75 yards. Maximum damage was rated EF1 with winds of 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 E Centralia Muni Arpt, IL
EF0 category
Feb 5, 2008
6:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along Medlin Road half a mile south of Illinois Route 161. It caused moderate damage to a machine shed with significant pieces of roof strewn up to a quarter of a mile southeast of the shed. An adjacent abandoned house had two uprooted trees laid to the east across its roof. No other damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 WNW Sedan, IL
F1 category
May 9, 2002
1:11 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small but deadly tornado struck the south part of Centralia and devastated the Rosewood and Collinsworth Mobile Home Parks. Forming quickly on the leading edge of a squall line, the tornado hit shortly after 200 am, when most residents were asleep. An Illinois Emergency Management Agency damage assessment listed 12 mobile homes as being destroyed, 1 home destroyed, 1 mobile home with major damage, 1 home with minor damage, and 3 mobile homes with minor damage. 2 people were killed, both in mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Centralia, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Walnut Hill, IL
F2 category
Apr 15, 1998
6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Six houses sustained major damage in Cravat. One house was moved about 10 feet off of its foundation with the back portion of the house destroyed. One truck and some farm machinery were tossed 50 feet. Several small barns and outbuildings were destroyed. A truck driver sustained broken ribs when his tractor trailer was lifted up by the tornado. The trailer was lifted up into a vertical position before being set back down and rolling over. Several mobile homes were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Cravat, IL
F2 category
Mar 20, 1976
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 18, 1975
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62801
Clinton County · 12,685 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 62801 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,941
Households7,876
Housing units9,044
Income
Median household income$53,740
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,666
Attached single-family78
Small multifamily805
Large multifamily419
Mobile homes1,058
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,567
Renter-occupied2,309
Vacant units1,168
Home value & age
Median home value$91,100
Owner homes $300k+6.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1968
Older-home share68%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,067
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62801 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 86 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62801, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62801?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62801 is 1.75″. It was reported near Centralia, IL on March 30, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62801 — 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 62801 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62801 — 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 62801 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62801 — 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 62801 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62801 — 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 62801, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62801, 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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