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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62908

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62908 from December 18, 1957 through July 3, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62908 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62908

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Columbia, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size was observed at Round Knob, causing significant crop damage. Hail the size of quarters fell west of Round Knob, around Mermet. The hail covered the ground, causing fog to form. Varying degrees of hail damage occurred to more than 1,000 acres of corn and other crops. The most severe hail damage was noted in the Round Knob area, extending from two miles west of Round Knob to five miles east of Round Knob. Corn was stripped in some fields nearly to the stalk.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Mermet, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mermet, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2009
12:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Belknap, IL
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2006
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mermet, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
5:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belknap, IL
1.75″ hail
May 29, 1982
10:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 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 62908

11 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down... uprooted... and snapped. Radar signature indicates microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mermet, IL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES BLOWN OFF A ROOF AND TREE LIMBS DOWN BETWEEN CYPRESS AND BELKNAP. TORRENTIAL RAINFALL... AND PEA TO NICKEL SIZED HAIL ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Cypress, IL
64 mph
Jul 23, 2014
10:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down in a small area about one block wide. One of the large limbs struck a house, causing minor to moderate damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belknap, IL
60 mph
Jul 3, 2012
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.77 ENE Mermet, IL
58 mph
Aug 7, 2011
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An awning was ripper off a camper near Mermet. A wind gust to 57 mph was measured near Round Knob.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mermet, IL
64 mph
Jan 29, 2008
4:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In Metropolis, some roofing was blown onto streets. Boats on trailers were overturned. In the Mermet area, windows were blown out of a house. Shingles were blown off houses. In and around Brookport, metal sheds were blown into trees. Two mobile homes were flipped over. At least three other mobile homes were damaged. Widespread tree damage occurred countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 E Mermet, IL
63 mph
Jan 13, 2005
3:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large amounts of siding were torn off a house, and the garage door was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belknap, IL
UNK mph
May 23, 2000
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off a barn and into a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belknap, IL
58 mph
May 21, 1998
3:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were down in Boaz. Two small trees and some branches were down on the west side of Metropolis.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boaz, IL
60 mph
Jun 13, 1997
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belknap, IL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 1996
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belknap, 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 62908

4 reports
EF1 category
Oct 31, 2013
6:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hardwood trees were uprooted. Shingles were blown off two residences. Another residence had a tarp over the roof. Part of the roof was lifted off a small barn. Several hardwood tree trunks were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.36 WNW Belknap, IL
F0 category
Mar 12, 2006
5:31 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The continuous path of damage that began near Ullin in Pulaski County became tornadic as it crossed into Massac County. The damage path extended only about a mile into extreme northwest Massac County. The damage ended near State Route 169 at Boaz Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. Two barns were destroyed, and a side wall of a third barn was blown out. Power poles were snapped or blown down along Highway 169. A mobile home near Boaz was unroofed and severely damaged. A citizen reported seeing the tornado. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Boaz, IL
F2 category
May 6, 2003
9:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62908
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The roofs of several houses were severely damaged or blown off. One business was destroyed. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous large trees were blown down, along with seven power poles. Peak winds were estimated near 125 MPH. The damage path began due north of Metropolis and crossed Illinois Route 145 about 7 miles north-northeast of Metropolis. Route 145 and several smaller roads were closed due to large trees blown across them. This damage was located in nearly the exact location where damaging thunderstorm winds occurred about 48 hours earlier, on the evening of May 4.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Metropolis, IL
F2 category
Dec 18, 1957
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62908
Johnson County · 3,891 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 62908 area census snapshot

People & households
Population365
Households147
Housing units183
Income
Median household income$67,250
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households27.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached163
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share89.1%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied136
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units36
Home value & age
Median home value$168,800
Owner homes $300k+23.5%
Owner homes $500k+14.7%
Owner homes $750k+13.2%
Median year built1972
Older-home share68.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars145
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62908 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 11 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62908, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62908?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62908 is 1.75″. It was reported near SSE Mermet, IL on June 4, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62908 — 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 62908 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62908 — 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 62908 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62908 — 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 62908 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62908 — 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 62908, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62908, 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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