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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62864

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62864 from April 17, 1960 through June 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62864 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62864

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Dix, IL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged vehicles and roofs along Highway 37 between Mt Vernon and Dix.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Dix, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for about 5 minutes and nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
8:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2014
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mt Vernon, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2014
11:42 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2013
11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail fell on the southeast side of Mount Vernon.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail lasted for ten minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2012
3:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, 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 62864

77 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. Grain bin blown over and barn roof tossed roughly 75 feet along Lynchburg Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Jefferson County. One of the trees is across Hwy 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a pole barn was blown onto a neighboring house. That house also had a 2X4 through its roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW Mount Vernon. The roof of a pole barn was blown onto a neighboring house. That house also had a 2X4 through its roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mount Vernon, IL
70 mph
May 10, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
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: 5 SW Dix, IL
UNK mph
May 5, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs down of unknown size.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: reports of thousands of power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power outages reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Dix, IL
60 mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof and structure damage to the South Central Transit bus building and office on Highway 37 just north of Mount Vernon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mount Vernon, IL
70 mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a mobile home and damaged the home. Large maple tree snapped as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, 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 62864

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported near Tolle Lane and Austin Road per Fire Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Dix, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 5 INJ *** EF3 Tornado. Peak winds 140 mph. Track 13.8 miles. Several mobile homes destroyed. Severe tree damage... power poles snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Dix, IL
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cell merger appears to have led to brief tornado along IL Highway 37. Two metal buildings had much of their roof removed... bay doors blown out... and large portions of walls removed. Building material was spread down the tornadoes path and off to the east - likely the result of a microburst that produced 75-80 mph wind to the east causing roof damage to a home on N Loop Road and carrying debris from the destroyed metal buildings about one half of a mile. Trees were uprooted and snapped near the start and end of the path. Path Length 0.5 miles... max width 150 yards. Peak Wind: 90 MPH... EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Mount Vernon, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was shingle damage to houses. Awnings and overhangs were destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted. In the immediate vicinity of the tornado damage path, straight-line winds from the same storm damaged the roof and chimney of a house. Peak winds were around 105 mph. The average path width was 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 NW Mt Vernon, IL
EF0 category
Jun 27, 2010
8:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was witnessed by a trained spotter. The tornado touched down, went up, and then briefly touched down again. Metal sheeting was torn off a horse barn and a storage barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 WNW Shirley, IL
F0 category
Apr 20, 1966
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62864
Jefferson County · 11,603 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 62864 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,061
Households9,725
Housing units11,105
Income
Median household income$58,082
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households10.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,828
Attached single-family95
Small multifamily1,089
Large multifamily767
Mobile homes1,317
Housing mix
Single-family share70.5%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share16.7%
Mobile-home share11.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,415
Renter-occupied3,310
Vacant units1,380
Home value & age
Median home value$117,600
Owner homes $300k+8.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,135
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62864 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 77 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62864, 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 62864?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62864 is 3.50″. It was reported near Mt Vernon, IL on May 5, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62864 — 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 62864 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62864 — 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 62864 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62864 — 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 62864 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62864 — 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 62864, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62864, 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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