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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62918

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62918 from December 18, 1957 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Max Hail Size

1.75″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage ZIP 62918 · 1957–present Updated Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62918

18 reports

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1.75″ hail

May 16, 2025
11:12 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Cambria, IL

1.00″ hail

May 16, 2025
10:59 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Cambria, IL

1.00″ hail

May 1, 2025
11:27 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail in Carterville.

NWS Hail Report Location: Carterville, IL

1.75″ hail

May 8, 2024
8:25 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: golf ball size hail.

NWS Hail Report Location: Carterville, IL

1.00″ hail

Apr 2, 2024
5:40 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size falling at WSIL-TV in Carterville.

NWS Hail Report Location: Carterville, IL

1.75″ hail

Jun 30, 2023
10:22 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Crainville, IL

1.00″ hail

Jun 30, 2023
10:21 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Crainville, IL

1.00″ hail

May 26, 2016
3:11 PM UTC

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: KFVS MEDIA REPORTER VIDEO TAPED QUARTER SIZED HAIL JUST NORTH OF CARTERVILLE

NWS Hail Report Location: Carterville, IL

1.00″ hail

Apr 9, 2015
9:13 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail occurred near Crab Orchard Lake.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 SSE Crainville, IL

1.00″ hail

Apr 15, 2011
4:49 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Carterville, IL

1.75″ hail

May 8, 2009
10:39 AM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Colp, IL

1.75″ hail

May 7, 2009
11:27 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail fell across much of western Williamson County from Carterville to Herrin and Cambria.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Cambria, IL

1.25″ hail

Apr 3, 2007
3:30 PM CST-6

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported in numerous places in northern and western parts of the county. The largest stones were half-dollar size in Herrin.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Cambria, IL

0.88″ hail

Sep 22, 2006
3:23 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail occurred in a swath from Crainville to Marion. Dime-size hail was reported in Energy and at the intersection of Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13.

NWS Hail Report Location: Crainville, IL

0.88″ hail

Apr 22, 2006
9:05 PM CST

Hail report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Carterville, 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 62918

29 reports

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65 mph

Mar 16, 2026
12:11 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of winds estimated to 60-65mph in and just west of Cambria.

NWS Wind Report Location: Cambria, IL

UNK mph

Jul 5, 2024
8:57 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several large branches down along with 2 big trees. Delayed report.

NWS Wind Report Location: Cambria, IL

UNK mph

Jul 29, 2023
10:39 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Large trees down... wind estimated 70 to 80 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: Carterville, IL

UNK mph

Jul 18, 2022
1:59 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 9 PM SUNDAY NIGHT. SEVERAL TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN. TREE ON HOME. BRYAN AVENUE. A BLOCK WEST FROM THE CARTERVILLE... IL LIBRARY. ALSO A TREE DOWN ON ARBOR DRIVE IN CARTERVILLE. REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Carterville, IL

UNK mph

Jul 1, 2020
7:00 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: PARKING OVERHANG BLOWN OFF AT HURRICANE/HAFER RD.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Crainville, IL

UNK mph

Jun 21, 2019
9:50 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG GRAND AVE.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Carterville, IL

60 mph

Jun 29, 2018
12:15 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: WINDS ESTIMATED AT 60+ MPH IN CARTERVILLE

NWS Wind Report Location: Carterville, IL

UNK mph

Jun 29, 2018
12:15 AM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF... TREES DOWN... POWER OUT IN PORTIONS OF TOWN.

NWS Wind Report Location: Carterville, IL

UNK mph

Apr 3, 2018
10:20 PM UTC

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. TREES DOWN AND METAL ROOF PEELED BACK.

NWS Wind Report Location: Crainville, IL

70 mph

Feb 20, 2014
4:59 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A power pole snapped in Herrin, and another pole snapped two miles north of Colp. Tree limbs were blown down along Highway 13 near Carterville.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Colp, IL

70 mph

Nov 17, 2013
1:03 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Ham radio operators reported a wind gust to 70 mph.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Carterville, IL

60 mph

Jun 1, 2013
12:20 AM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Winds gusted to 60 mph from Carterville across southwest Williamson County, resulting in downed tree limbs and power outages.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Carterville, IL

60 mph

Jan 29, 2013
9:43 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Radio antennas were damaged.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Herrin, IL

60 mph

May 25, 2011
5:53 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Colp, IL

70 mph

Apr 15, 2011
4:47 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at Marion. A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph at Carterville.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Carterville, IL

100 mph

May 8, 2009
12:15 PM CST-6

Wind report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Widespread wind damage occurred countywide. Extensive tree and power line damage resulted in power outages up to several days long. Many power poles were snapped. Countywide, efforts to restore power were complicated by swampy fields, mud, and downed trees. Ninety-five percent of the county was without power at the peak of the outages. Numerous permanent structures were damaged, including major businesses in downtown Marion and Herrin. A total of 33 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed. It is estimated that over 10,000 homes in the county received minor damage (less than 50,000 dollars per house). Gas leaks were common. Most communication by phone was impossible, including cell phones. Stores were closed, making groceries and gas very difficult to obtain locally in the immediate aftermath of the storm. Travel was nearly impossible due to debris and trees blocking roads. While about two dozen people were treated for storm-related injuries at local hospitals, all but one of them was due to post-storm cleanup. Many school facilities were damaged. The roof of Carterville High School was severely damaged. Several windows were blown out of the school. Minor damage occurred at athletic facilities, including the roof blown off a baseball dugout. Many outbuildings and small structures were destroyed across the county. In Carterville, a garage was lifted and dropped on a vehicle. Many vehicles countywide were damaged or destroyed by falling tree and building debris. A state disaster declaration was granted. A dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed, and a state of emergency was declared. The Williamson County airport near Marion reported a peak gust of 86 mph. Based on the most severe structural damage east of the airport, peak winds were estimated by storm surveyors close to 100 mph. There was extensive damage at the airport, including hangar buildings. A television station on Route 13 was knocked off the air due to structural and roof damage. All along Route 13, signs were blown down, power poles were down, and windows were smashed. Car dealerships along Route 13 sustained damage due to signs falling on vehicles and windows being blown out. Numerous structures sustained varying degrees of roof damage. A large hotel near the Interstate 57 interchange sustained major roof damage. Many trees were down along Interstate 57 from the Route 13 interchange northward, blocking the southbound lanes. Semis on the interstate were overturned or blown off the highway, causing extended traffic delays. One of the drivers of the semis was seriously injured. A tree fell on a van on the interstate. Damaged or destroyed trees were too numerous to count. Cleanup was expected to last through Labor Day, according to the Mayor of Marion.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Carterville, 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 62918

4 reports

UNK category

Mar 15, 2025
5:40 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported north of Carterville.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Colp, IL

UNK category

Apr 3, 2018
10:17 PM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEED OF 105 MPH WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 10.25 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 125 YARDS. THE TORNADO PATH STARTED AT 517 PM CDT IN CARTERVILLE...IL... THEN LIFTED 1.25 MILES E OF WHITE ASH... IL AT 533 PM CDT. ONE TO TWO DOZEN HOMES RECEIVED ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE. ONE BUSINESS IN ENERGY IL SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE WITH CONSIDERABLE ROOF LOSS AND BLOWN OUT WINDOWS. SEVERAL BARNS... SHEDS... AND OTHER STRUCTURES SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE. HUNDREDS OF TREES DAMAGED. POWER POLES SNAPPE

NWS Tornado Report Location: Carterville, IL

UNK category

Mar 11, 2017
4:41 AM UTC

Tornado report for ZIP 62918

Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO NEAR CARTERVILLE... IL. MAX WIND 95 MPH WITH PATH LENGTH 7.5 MILES. MAX WIDTH 25 YRDS. BEGAN 2.2 MILES SE OF TOWN AND ENDED 3.5 MILES NORTH OF MARION... IL. THE WEAK TORNADO SKIPPED ALONG THIS PATH PRODUCING MAINLY TREE DAMAGE CONSISTING OF BROKEN TREE BRANCHES WITH A FEW UPROOTED TREES.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Carterville, IL

F4 category

Dec 18, 1957
5:45 PM CST

Tornado report for ZIP 62918

Franklin County · 14,478 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 62918 area census snapshot

People & households

Population10,521

Households4,598

Housing units5,001

Income

Median household income$70,975

$100k+ households38.1%

$150k+ households19.9%

Housing stock

Single-family detached3,685

Attached single-family93

Small multifamily884

Large multifamily113

Mobile homes226

Housing mix

Single-family share73.7%

Attached-home share1.9%

Multifamily share19.9%

Mobile-home share4.5%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied3,121

Renter-occupied1,477

Vacant units403

Home value & age

Median home value$183,200

Owner homes $300k+13.8%

Owner homes $500k+2.0%

Owner homes $750k+0.8%

Median year built1989

Older-home share39.4%

Vehicle context

Households with cars4,231

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62918 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62918, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62918?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62918 is 1.75″. It was reported near Cambria, IL on May 16, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62918 — 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 62918 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62918 — 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 62918 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62918 — 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 62918 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62918 — 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 62918, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62918, 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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