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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 62959

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 62959 from June 13, 1966 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 62959 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 62959

48 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, IL
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Marion, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
6:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Marion, IL
2.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damaged caused by baseball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whiteash, IL
2.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Pittsburg, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Whiteash, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Marion, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Major damage to multiple vehicles at car dealership.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Energy, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Airplane at airport has busted windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Energy, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Marion, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Marion, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous damaged vehicles from golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to the ballpark.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Marion, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Crainville, IL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2021
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Goreville, 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 62959

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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across North Fair Street just north of Main Street in Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Marion, IL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted... shingle damage to homes and outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spillertown, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a structure... with winds estimated at 60+ mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Marion, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Marion, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Marion, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to outbuildings... tree snapped... and boat blown around.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Creal Springs, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 5 W Creal Springs. Sporadic trees and power poles snapped in the North Shoreland Subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees down... including an uprooted oak tree and a pine tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several mature trees blown over or snapped. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Goreville, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home. Also tree limbs down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down Crab Orchard campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Crainville, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 homes damaged... power poles snapped... large tree branches snapped... 600-700 people without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Marion, IL
70 mph
Jul 2, 2023
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Marion, IL
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED AND A LARGE POLE BARN. SECTION OF ROOF TORN OFF THE POLE BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Marion, 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 62959

12 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossing I-57 south of Marion IL near Lake of Egypt.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Goreville, IL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2024
9:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado impacted the Lake Of Egypt community in the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began along Highway 148... just west of Interstate 57. After crossing Highway 37 east of Interstate 57... the tornado passed along Lake of Egypt Road. The most severe damage occurred near the intersection of Lake of Egypt Road and Market Road... where severe roof and structural damage occurred to three businesses. The Lake of Egypt Fire Protection building nearby had one of its windows blown out. Paralleling Kimmel Orchard Road... the tornado did damage to homes and outbuildings before lifting just to the west of Wagon Creek Road. Hundreds of trees were uprooted... snapped at the base... or suffered damage to large limbs along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Goreville, IL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sporadic trees and power poles snapped in the North Shoreland Subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNK category
Jun 30, 2018
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF JOHNSTON CITY. TWO GARAGE BUILDINGS WERE BLOWN OFF THEIR FOUNDATIONS AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED WITHIN THE DAMAGE PATH. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND AT 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Johnston City, IL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2018
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 1 MILE NORTH OF PITTSBURG... TRAVELLED 2 MILES AND LIFTED 2.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF PITTSBURG. PEAK WIND WAS 95 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 150 YARDS. AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN HOMES WITH LOSS OF SHINGLES AND ONE HOME WITH WINDOWS BLOWN OUT. A COUPLE OF BARNS WITH PARTIAL ROOF LOSS. A FENCE WAS BLOWN OVER. DOZENS OF TREES WITH BROKEN LIMBS OR SNAPPED TRUNKS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Pittsburg, IL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LATE REPORT. ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REPORT COMFIRMED TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Spillertown, IL
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2014
8:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roofing from two barns was torn off. One hardwood tree was uprooted. Some branches were blown down. This small tornado occurred between Creal Springs and Lake of Egypt. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.41 NNE Pulleys Mill, IL
F1 category
Oct 18, 2004
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Williamson County from Johnson County where Interstate 57 crosses the county line. The tornado passed less than a half mile south of the junction of Interstates 24 and 57. The tornado was only on the ground for about a mile in Williamson County before turning back southeast into Johnson County near Route 37. In the community of Pulleys Mill, dozens of large trees were topped or uprooted, one home received partial roof damage, and a garage roof was peeled. Utility poles and lines were downed. Peak winds along this segment of the tornado were estimated near 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Pulleys Mill, IL
F1 category
Oct 18, 2004
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Johnson County · 3,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: From Union County, the tornado crossed into extreme northwest Johnson County, only about a half mile south of the Williamson County line. The tornado then moved northeast into Williamson County where Interstate 57 crosses the county line. A semi was overturned on Interstate 57 less than a mile south of the Interstate 24 interchange. The driver was injured. Peak winds along this portion of the tornado path were around 75 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Goreville, IL
F1 category
Jun 12, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down half a mile east of Illinois Route 37 in the community of Hudgens and moved east-southeast for 2 miles. Damage occurred at several residences in Hudgens. At the first residence, several trees were uprooted, a couple of which were 50 feet tall. Siding on a barn was damaged by flying debris. At a second residence, decking was ripped off a porch, and shingles were blown off. Several large trees were snapped, and a dog house was blown about 40 feet. At a third residence, a barn was demolished with debris scattered in all directions. A vehicle was damaged by flying lawn furniture. At a fourth residence, the fascia on the west eave of the house was found about 300 feet northwest of the house wrapped around a tree trunk. At the fifth residence in Hudgens, a huge oak tree fell on top of a camper, and two other large oak trees were snapped. The only other damage, which occurred at a residence near the end of the track, was significant. A tree caused major roof damage to the house, and a nearby barn lost siding and roofing. Loose objects such as trash cans, lawn chairs, and child's toys were found up to a quarter mile away. Witnesses reported seeing rotating clouds about the time the damage occurred. Peak wind speeds were estimated between 90 and 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Marion, IL
F3 category
Nov 19, 1991
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jun 2, 1973
6:20 PM CDT
Tornado report for ZIP 62959
Williamson County · 23,610 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 62959 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,779
Households11,692
Housing units12,997
Income
Median household income$69,914
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households15.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,272
Attached single-family94
Small multifamily2,215
Large multifamily592
Mobile homes824
Housing mix
Single-family share71.3%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share21.6%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,264
Renter-occupied3,428
Vacant units1,305
Home value & age
Median home value$166,200
Owner homes $300k+17.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,777
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 62959 have on record?

Our records show 48 hail, 70 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 62959, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 62959?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 62959 is 2.75″. It was reported near Whiteash, IL on June 30, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 62959 — 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 62959 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 62959 — 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 62959 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 62959 — 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 62959 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 62959 — 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 62959, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 62959, 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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