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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62865

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62865 from May 9, 1990 through April 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62865 · 1990–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62865

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Southwest side of Christopher.
NWS Hail Report Location: Christopher, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Christopher, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2024
7:09 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail covering the ground. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Christopher, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Christopher, IL
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW North City, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
8:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Perry County · 6,941 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Du Quoin, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Christopher, IL
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2007
4:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 NW Christopher, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mulkeytown, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Zeigler, IL
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2004
5:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mulkeytown, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2003
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mulkeytown, 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 62865

10 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 15, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees blown down. Wind speed estimated at 50-60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: North City, IL
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2019
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTIONS OF A POLE BARN WERE BLOWN OVER 100 YARDS NORTHEAST FROM THE ORIGINAL LOCATION ON 15TH STREET JUST EAST OF URBIAN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Christopher, IL
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2019
3:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMPERS OVERTURNED AT LARRYS TRAILER SALES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Zeigler, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2017
11:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MICROBURST. WINDS ESTMATED AROUND 100 MPH. OUTBUILDING COMPLETELY DESTROYED. HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Benton, IL
81 mph
May 25, 2011
5:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated up to 80 mph by emergency management officials.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Mulkeytown, IL
90 mph
Apr 19, 2011
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off a house in Mulkeytown. In Valier, a large tree crashed through the roof of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mulkeytown, IL
70 mph
Aug 12, 2010
11:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Mulkeytown. In Benton, a large tree fell on an apartment building. Moderate damage occurred to the roof and upper parts of a wall. A very large tree was blown down in Christopher.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Mulkeytown, IL
64 mph
Jun 8, 2009
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and tree limbs were down in western Franklin County. At least one home received siding damage. Power lines were down. A spotter estimated peak winds near 65 mph southeast of Sesser.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.39 WNW Zeigler, IL
62 mph
Jun 8, 2005
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A building under construction in Mcleansboro was partially blown down. The roof supports of the 40-by-60 foot building fell onto a tractor used by the construction company. A large tree was blown down into power lines. Tree limbs were blown down elsewhere in the city. Just northeast of Dale, a tree fell on a vacant house, causing extensive damage to the roof and walls.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Leansboro, IL
85 mph
May 9, 1990
7:18 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 62865

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 11, 2017
3:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. WIDESPREAD DAMAGE REPORTED. TRACK IS HEADING TOWARD COMMUNITY OF BENTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Christopher, IL
UNK category
Mar 11, 2017
2:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. WIDESPREAD TREES AND POWER POLES SNAPPED THROUGHOUT THE AREA. HOME DESTROYED IN THE COMMUNITY ITSELF. LATE REPORT
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Mulkeytown, IL
EF0 category
Jan 29, 2013
9:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two spotters eyewitnessed a brief tornado touchdown along Highway 14 near Old Du Quoin, about 1/4 mile east of the Franklin/Perry county line. Winds were estimated at 85 mph. No damage was reported with the tornado, partly because this stretch of road was devoid of trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .54 E Mulkeytown, IL
EF1 category
Jun 8, 2009
7:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued into Franklin County from Perry County. Many trees were blown down. The tornado was embedded within a much broader area of straight-line wind damage to trees. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph in this portion of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.97 WNW Mulkeytown, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 1996
7:24 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62865
Franklin County · 14,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Mulkeytown, 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 62865 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,235
Households968
Housing units1,022
Income
Median household income$66,763
$100k+ households38.0%
$150k+ households18.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached818
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes190
Housing mix
Single-family share80.0%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share18.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied850
Renter-occupied118
Vacant units54
Home value & age
Median home value$154,800
Owner homes $300k+15.2%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1986
Older-home share42.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars947
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62865 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 10 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62865, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62865?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62865 is 1.50″. It was reported near Christopher, IL on March 30, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62865 — 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 62865 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62865 — 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 62865 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62865 — 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 62865 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62865 — 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 62865, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62865, 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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