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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62881

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62881 from May 18, 1957 through April 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62881 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62881

26 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 NNW Cartter. quarter to golf ball sized hail south and east of Salem IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Cartter, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter to golf ball sized hail south and east of Salem IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Cartter, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of estimated golf ball sized hail east of Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Iuka, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated half inch up to one inch hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Alma, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2022
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 3 WSW ALMA. VIA TWITTER: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Alma, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2019
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF ONE INCH HAIL AROUND TOWN. VIA FACEBOOK POST WITH PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Salem, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
12:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 WNW Texas Corner, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
2:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Selmaville, IL
1.50″ hail
Nov 17, 2013
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salem, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2011
5:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .42 S Tonti, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salem, IL
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 SSE Salem, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2008
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salem, IL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2000
1:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, 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 62881

81 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Salem. Numerous tree limbs and power lines down in Salem. At least one large tree down/uprooted. Damage to at least one home caused by falling branches and/or downed tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
66 mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 66 mph wind gust at Salem Leckrone Airport KSLO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Salem, IL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2026
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs and power lines down in Salem. At least one large tree down/uprooted. Damage to at least one home caused by falling branches and/or downed tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in this general location. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Brubaker, IL
58 mph
Apr 29, 2025
1:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Salem, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down all over town. Some trees blown onto homes. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of sporadic tree damage throughout the county... as well as a few downed powerlines near Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines with a minor fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds all over town. Power lines and traffic lights blown over. Trees downed onto houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Business lost its roof on west side of town at intersection of US 50 and Selmaville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Selmaville, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports on trees on houses and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from Salem. Widespread wind damage throughout Salem... IL. Numerous trees and powerlines down. Time estimated using local ASOS observation... but may have occurred as early as 7:20 CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IL
64 mph
May 27, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Salem, IL
64 mph
May 27, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Salem, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped at base on Allmon Street at North College. Photo from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, 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 62881

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2023
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO... 5.96 MILE PATH LENGTH... MAX PATH WIDTH 250 YARDS. FROM 811 PM TO 818 PM... 3.3 MILES WSW OF SALEM... IL TO 2.7 MILES EAST OF SALEM... IL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Salem, IL
UNK category
May 15, 2022
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEOS SHOW A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF SALEM... IL IN EMPTY FIELD. DURATION LIKELY LESS THAN 1 MINUTE... NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Tonti, IL
UNK category
Jun 20, 2019
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL STORM CHASERS TOOK VIDEO OF A SHORT-LIVED AND WEAK TORNADO THAT LASTED AN ESTIMATED 10-15 SECONDS. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BE OVER AN OPEN FIELD AS NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND OR OBSERVED IN THE VIDEO. TORNADO LOCATION WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON REPORTS AND RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Cartter, IL
EF1 category
Jun 19, 2015
11:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near a farm just south of Briarcroft Road (west of intersection with Bannister Road), where it destroyed a large barn and heavily damaged another. Debris from the barn was thrown up to half a mile into a corn field. The damaged corn crop showed very distinct convergent and rotational pattern. A wooden utility pole nearby was snapped off at ground level. The tornado continued to the northeast where scattered tree damage occurred, including an area of several large uprooted trees in a chaotic pattern. The tornado dissipated near the old Bethel Church where relatively minor tree damage was noted. Overall, the tornado was rated EF1 with a max path width of 50 yards and a path length of 1.67 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.59 SW Greendale, IL
F1 category
Apr 18, 1975
6:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Mar 29, 1974
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62881
Marion County · 12,312 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 62881 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,218
Households4,671
Housing units5,032
Income
Median household income$69,025
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,583
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily522
Large multifamily172
Mobile homes739
Housing mix
Single-family share71.2%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share13.8%
Mobile-home share14.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,357
Renter-occupied1,314
Vacant units361
Home value & age
Median home value$111,500
Owner homes $300k+8.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share60.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,376
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62881 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 81 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62881, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62881?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62881 is 2.75″. It was reported near Salem, IL on May 3, 1996.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62881 — 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 62881 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62881 — 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 62881 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62881 — 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 62881 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62881 — 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 62881, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62881, 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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