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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62814

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62814 from April 21, 2002 through June 21, 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
5
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62814 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62814

4 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
3:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bluford, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
1:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The third of three hailstorms in this local area produced hailstones up to quarter size. All three events occurred within an hour. Multiple reports of this hail were obtained by the Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment (SHAVE).
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bluford, IL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2008
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Stratton, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2004
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bluford, 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 62814

8 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree and power line damage. Some roof and structural damage. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Bluford, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Bluford, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluford, IL
UNK mph
Feb 9, 2023
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF SHINGLE DAMAGE TO A HOME IN BLUFORD FROM PASSING LINE OF SHOWERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT RELAYED BY WSIL TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluford, IL
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG DIVIDE ROAD AND HWY 37 IN NORTHEAST JEFFERSON COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Bluford, IL
58 mph
Apr 26, 2017
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OCCURRED NEAR JEFFERSON/WAYNE COUNTY LINE. SMALL LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluford, IL
60 mph
Jan 13, 2005
2:59 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluford, IL
69 mph
Apr 28, 2003
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two businesses in Mount Vernon were unroofed. The roof of an auto parts store was blown into the parking lot, landing on top of a vehicle. Rain damaged the inventory of the store. A florist shop was partially unroofed. A dry goods store sustained some damage when a sign on top of the store blew down. Numerous trees were blown down in Mount Vernon, near Bluford, and around Dix.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluford, 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 62814

5 reports
EF1 category
Oct 13, 2014
3:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touchdown occurred along County Road 2100 north of Bluford. Power lines were blown down. A barn was damaged, with metal roofing peeled toward the north. The tornado damaged the roof of a house and destroyed a barn. Metal chairs were pushed up along a railing near the house. Trees were snapped and uprooted. Peak winds were estimated up to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.89 N Bluford, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Many trees were snapped or uprooted. A hay barn was partially pushed over. An old wooden barn was destroyed. A newer wood-frame equipment shed was nearly destroyed. A house roof was heavily damaged, with loosening of roof decking. In the immediate vicinity of the tornado, straight-line winds from the same storm caused a large tree to fall on the roof of a house. Peak winds were near 110 mph. The average path width was 80 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SE Bluford, IL
EF0 category
Mar 8, 2009
11:34 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large tree limbs were broken. Four power poles were knocked over. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph. The tornado continued into Wayne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 W Stratton, IL
F3 category
Apr 21, 2002
2:51 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62814
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Wayne County about a half mile north of Illinois Route 15, then proceeded to move northeast to a point about 1.5 miles north of Wayne City. The tornado then paralleled Route 15 just north of Sims. The tornado continued moving east toward Fairfield, and passed through the southern part of Fairfield with F-3 intensity winds. The tornado then travelled slightly south of east toward Golden Gate. The tornado weakened east of Golden Gate and finally dissipated in extreme eastern Wayne County near Ellery. The sole fatality occurred 4 miles west of Wayne City, when a 47-year-old man was killed inside his mobile home. Of the 42 hospital-treated injuries, 13 were critical. A total of 35 homes were destroyed, and 16 received major damage. The average wind speed in the tornado was 130 to 170 MPH, with peak winds at or approaching 200 MPH. The F-3 damage was located near Sims, southern sections of Fairfield, near Merriam, and areas west and north of Wayne City. Vehicles were picked up and deposited in houses. Well-constructed houses lost roofs and some walls. Weaker structures, including a tavern near Sims, were demolished.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Wayne City, IL
F1 category
Apr 21, 2002
2:49 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62814
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed about one-half mile north of Illinois Route 15, just west of the Wayne/Jefferson County line, and moved quickly into Wayne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Bluford, 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 62814 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,724
Households690
Housing units713
Income
Median household income$62,159
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached535
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes177
Housing mix
Single-family share75.0%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied587
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units23
Home value & age
Median home value$108,100
Owner homes $300k+3.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1985
Older-home share45.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars677
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62814 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 8 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62814, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62814?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62814 is 1.00″. It was reported near N Bluford, IL on June 9, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62814 — 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 62814 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62814 — 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 62814 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62814 — 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 62814 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62814 — 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 62814, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62814, 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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