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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62844

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62844 from April 13, 1972 through June 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62844 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62844

7 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar. Report received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Grayville, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported just south of Grayville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Grayville, IL
0.88″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
12:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grayville, IL
1.75″ hail
May 31, 1998
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell near Grayville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Albion, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1989
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1989
4:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″ hail
Jan 7, 1989
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 62844

23 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 450N near Cowling.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Grayville, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down or damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large tree limbs down... a few powerlines pulled down by trees. One business lost a partial brick wall. Radar is suggestive of a microburst around 702 pm centered on Grayville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2024
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few treees uprooted... carpoort destroyed. Damage to cars from falling carport and trees. Cornstalks blown across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped at the base. Relayed via Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
60 mph
Apr 1, 2023
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN GRAYVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. MULTIPLE LARGE TREES AND LIMBS DOWN ALONG HWY 1 BETWEEN CROSSVILLE AND GRAYVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Grayville, IL
64 mph
Feb 20, 2014
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi was overturned along Interstate 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 NNE Calvin, IL
58 mph
Jul 24, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell on a house, causing significant damage. The storm damaged branches and limbs, knocking out power to portions of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Grayville, IL
70 mph
May 25, 2011
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A commercial building was damaged in downtown Grayville. A portion of the front of the building collapsed. Windows were broken. Doors were blown in. Numerous trees were knocked down. One tree fell onto a porch, causing extensive damage. Another tree landed on a mobile home, but damage was minimal.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grayville, IL
64 mph
Apr 19, 2011
8:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees were toppled.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grayville, IL
89 mph
Aug 5, 2008
7:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 89 mph was measured by a co-operative observer. Large trees and a 300-foot radio communications tower were blown down. A car was damaged by a falling tree limb. Several utility lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grayville, 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 62844

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 1, 2024
1:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Updates... previous tornado report from Grayville. EF1 tornado... 110 mph maximum winds/ 34.2 mile track for 33 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK category
May 29, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado... 110 mph maximum winds/ 22.26 mile track for 24 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grayville, IL
F1 category
May 2, 1983
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 30, 1976
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62844
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 13, 1972
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62844
Edwards County · 2,318 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 62844 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,904
Households805
Housing units936
Income
Median household income$49,659
$100k+ households31.1%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached682
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily109
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes140
Housing mix
Single-family share72.9%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share15.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied561
Renter-occupied244
Vacant units131
Home value & age
Median home value$81,900
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share78.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars714
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62844 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 23 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62844, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62844?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62844 is 2.75″. It was reported near Grayville, IL on April 3, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62844 — 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 62844 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62844 — 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 62844 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62844 — 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 62844 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62844 — 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 62844, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62844, 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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