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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62859

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62859 from July 7, 1964 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62859 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62859

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Mcleansboro, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2019
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT IL 242 AND PIOPOLIS RD... ABOUT 6.5 MILES NORTH OF MCLEANSBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Belle Prairie Cit, IL
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mcleansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER SUBMITTED PICTURE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
7:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Mc Leansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2014
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some homes on the south side of Mcleansboro had damage from wind-blown hail. Holes were poked in shutters and siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
1:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mc Leansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2010
2:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
3:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Leansboro, IL
1.25″ hail
Sep 27, 2006
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Leansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 27, 2006
3:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Leansboro, 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 62859

46 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and several large branches down in McLeansboro along with other parts of Hamilton County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees reported across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Galatia, IL
UNK mph
Oct 20, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb blown down onto a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
60 mph
Oct 20, 2025
11:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph with gusts with trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large sections of metal roofing from a long farm building blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines. Multiple trees down on state routes. Utility pole blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Limbs down on power lines. 2 trees down on a house in southeast McLeansboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of power lines down on Golf Course Rd and N West St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. 20 large branches or trees fell across SR 142 and 14 which blocked the roadway. Roof blown off a barn. Metal sunroom blown off the side of a house. Metal pavilion blown across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Feb 9, 2023
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF IL ROUTE 14 AND COUNTY ROAD 525E WEST OF MCLEANSBORO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PART OF HAMILTON COUNTY. SOME OF THE MOST CONCENTRATED DAMAGE WAS LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF MCLEANSBORO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ANDERSON SCHOOL ROAD AND COUNTY ROAD 1100N. A CARPORT WAS LIFTED AND BLOWN A FEW HUNDRED FEET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 242 AT COUNTY ROAD 1650 NORTH. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
4:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN MAKING RT 142 IMPASSABLE NEAR DALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Dale, IL
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN MAKING RT 142 IMPASSABLE NEAR DALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Dale, IL
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY. INTERSTATE 64 WAS BLOCKED FOR A TIME. DALE AND AREAS EAST OF TENNYSON WERE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dale, 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 62859

3 reports
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred just south of Illinois Highway 14 along County Road 7. Several tree limbs were broken. Corn stalks were flattened. A play set was blown over. The tornado moved northwest across County Road 7. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.34 W Flint, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62859
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hundreds of trees were uprooted, and a small grain bin was destroyed. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. The average path width was 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Mc Leansboro, IL
F2 category
May 9, 1990
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62859
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 62859 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,199
Households2,192
Housing units2,489
Income
Median household income$53,373
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,820
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily174
Large multifamily50
Mobile homes445
Housing mix
Single-family share73.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share9%
Mobile-home share17.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,655
Renter-occupied537
Vacant units297
Home value & age
Median home value$91,100
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1969
Older-home share62.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,040
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62859 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 46 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62859, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62859?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62859 is 2.00″. It was reported near McLeansboro, IL on July 7, 1964.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62859 — 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 62859 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62859 — 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 62859 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62859 — 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 62859 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62859 — 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 62859, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62859, 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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