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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62828

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62828 from December 18, 1957 through June 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62828 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62828

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
12:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Dahlgren, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 29, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PHOTO OF HAILSTONE AND REFERENCE QUARTER FOR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Macedonia, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Prairie City, IL
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2012
1:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dahlgren, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dahlgren, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
1:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2004
9:06 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Dahlgren, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2002
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell across parts of Hamilton County in a swath extending from Dahlgren southeast across the Mcleansboro area. Hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlgren, 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 62828

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on State Route 142 and County Road 200 E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Dahlgren, IL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. TREE DAMAGE ON SOUTH EDGE OF DAHLGREN. ALSO SEVERAL FIELDS OF CORN THAT SUFFERED WIND DAMAGE FROM DAHLGREN TO NEAR DELAFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
64 mph
Aug 12, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. MEASURED FROM A PERSONAL DAVIS WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dahlgren, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 HOMES WITH ROOF DECKING REMOVED... 2 BARNS DAMAGED... AND NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POLE POLE BLOWN DOWN IN DALHGREN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2018
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST NEAR INTERSTATE 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Prairie City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2016
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED AT BASE AND LANDED ON GARAGE. RELAYED THROUGH WSIL CHANNEL 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Dahlgren, IL
UNK mph
May 11, 2016
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
81 mph
Jun 4, 2014
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A grain bin was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Piopolis, IL
60 mph
Aug 12, 2010
10:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs four inches or more in diameter were blown down throughout the village. Several large mature trees were down. Utility crews estimated twenty trees were down. One garage was slightly damaged by a falling tree. Illinois Highway 142 was blocked for a short time due to a fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dahlgren, IL
70 mph
Jan 29, 2008
4:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A garage roof was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dahlgren, IL
90 mph
Jul 21, 2006
11:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread very damaging winds, estimated around 90 MPH by a National Weather Service damage surveyor, raked most of Jefferson County. The city of Mount Vernon was especially hard hit, where about 14 percent of all homes received at least minor damage. Several thousands of trees were blown down, landing on cars, power lines, roads, and houses. In the city of Mount Vernon, damage assessments indicated 1,107 homes were affected by some type of damage. 491 homes received minor damage such as roofs blown off, 152 received major damage (meaning they could be made habitable again), and 18 were destroyed. In addition, 446 other homes were affected, meaning damage was mainly cosmetic, such as shingles blown off. A business trailer owned by a construction company was blown over, landing across a roadway. Several hundred of the damaged homes sustained considerable roof damage, due to both falling trees and the direct effects of the wind. In south Mount Vernon near the intersection of Highways 142 and 37, an off-duty meteorologist reported virtually all trees were damaged, and many were blown down or uprooted. Most residential streets west of Route 37 were closed for at least a day due to fallen trees. Several people were trapped in their vehicles by fallen trees. The city's Wal-Mart store was evacuated after it sustained roof damage and a gas leak. About 80 patients of a nursing home were evacuated after it received roof damage. Windows were blown out of numerous structures. On Interstate 57, several semis were blown off the road or overturned, and a manufactured home was blown onto the southbound shoulder from a dealership located just off the highway. Gas pumps were blown over at service stations. Numerous street signs were blown down or damaged. Outside of the city of Mount Vernon in Jefferson County, one mobile home and two small permanent homes were destroyed, and around 100 other homes in the county sustained varying degrees of damage. The damaged homes included 27 in Woodlawn and eleven each in Bonnie and Nason. The roof of an elementary school in Woodlawn would likely require complete replacement. At least 11 classrooms were damaged, including some that were damaged by rainwater. Windows were blown out of houses around the county. At least 12 area residents, mostly in the city of Mount Vernon, sought treatment at a community hospital. Of those injured, about five were a direct result of the damaging wind. Power was out for several days in parts of the county. Damage to utility lines and poles was extensive. The primary utility company serving the county estimated damage to its property at over one million dollars. Crop damage was considerable. This complex of storms caused widespread damage from where it originated in the St. Louis area east to Mount Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
58 mph
Jul 5, 2004
9:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs and a few whole trees were blown down across the county. Tree damage was reported in Opdyke, Belle Rive, Nason, and Mount Vernon. In Mount Vernon, some large limbs were blown down, and a 30-foot tree was down in a backyard. Japanese maple trees were flattened in Belle Rive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
60 mph
May 27, 2004
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IL
60 mph
Oct 24, 2001
2:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down. Some trees fell on houses, barns, roads, and power lines. Hardest hit areas appeared to be in and around Mount Vernon and areas to the east of there. Winds peeled off a section of roof at the Eagles Lodge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 62828

4 reports
F3 category
Apr 19, 1996
8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Piopolis, IL
F2 category
Mar 25, 1964
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Feb 9, 1960
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62828
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Dec 18, 1957
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62828
Hamilton County · 2,907 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 62828 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,642
Households628
Housing units695
Income
Median household income$64,811
$100k+ households33.0%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached579
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes109
Housing mix
Single-family share83.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share0.7%
Mobile-home share15.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied507
Renter-occupied121
Vacant units67
Home value & age
Median home value$112,700
Owner homes $300k+7.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1969
Older-home share61.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars613
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62828 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 20 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62828, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62828?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62828 is 1.75″. It was reported near Dahlgren, IL on May 26, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62828 — 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 62828 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62828 — 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 62828 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62828 — 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 62828 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62828 — 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 62828, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62828, 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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