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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Alexander County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Alexander County, IL from April 3, 1957 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Alexander County, IL · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 13, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Cairo, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2023 7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT HORSESHOE LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Olive Branch, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 9, 2020 1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Tamms, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2019 8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Olive Branch, IL
1.00″hail
May 31, 2018 7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE CAIRO IL FIRE DEPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.25″hail
Apr 3, 2017 8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Cape Girardeau, IL
1.00″hail
May 26, 2016 6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olive Branch, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 8, 2015 7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thebes, IL
1.75″hail
Jul 8, 2012 5:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail occurred at Horseshoe Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 S Olive Branch, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 23, 2012 1:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Evansville, IL
0.88″hail
Mar 27, 2008 10:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Tamms, IL
0.88″hail
Jan 29, 2008 4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Tamms, IL
1.75″hail
Feb 20, 2007 6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of golf-ball size hail crossed central Alexander County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Thebes, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2006 3:52 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tamms, IL
0.75″hail
May 25, 2006 7:38 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.75″hail
May 25, 2006 5:04 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Clure, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 2, 2006 6:03 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.75″hail
Apr 2, 2006 5:48 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Clure, IL
0.75″hail
Mar 12, 2006 5:10 AM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thebes, IL
0.75″hail
May 13, 2005 6:17 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Cape Girardeau, IL
0.75″hail
May 13, 2005 11:05 AM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.88″hail
Mar 30, 2005 8:53 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olive Branch, IL
2.50″hail
Mar 30, 2005 8:25 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This severe thunderstorm crossed the Mississippi River, producing quarter-size hail in East Cape Girardeau and tennis ball size hail in Thebes.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Cape Girardeau, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 28, 2003 4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported on Interstate 57 between mile markers 20 and 23.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elco, IL
0.75″hail
May 6, 2003 7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Olive Branch, IL
1.75″hail
May 4, 2003 8:14 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olive Branch, IL
1.25″hail
Apr 25, 2003 6:48 AM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Cape Girardeau, IL
1.00″hail
May 2, 2002 7:15 AM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved east across the Mississippi River from Missouri, produced quarter size hail over Cairo, then crossed the Ohio River into Ballard County, Kentucky.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.75″hail
May 20, 2001 9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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.
Wind Report Description: Wind damage at the River Radio Cape Girardeau radio transmitter_ including the roof_ door_ and metal stairs blown off a equipment building. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N East Cape Girardeau, IL
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2026 8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sandusky Road near Davie Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandusky, IL
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2026 8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree brought down powerlines on Miller City Rd in Miller City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Olive Branch, IL
UNKmph
Apr 18, 2024 10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway 37 between Cairo and Mounds City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Mound City, IL
58mph
Apr 3, 2024 9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCIR Cairo IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Mound City, IL
UNKmph
May 9, 2023 3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CAIRO. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS ALEXANDER COUNTY. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNKmph
May 9, 2023 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS ALEXANDER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2022 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE AND SEVERAL BRANCHES DOWN. TREE NEARLY FELL ON CAR. REPORTS RELAYED THROUGH KFVS TV AND WSIL TV. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mill Creek, IL
UNKmph
Oct 27, 2021 4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 3. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Thebes, IL
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2021 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE IN OLIVE BRANCH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Olive Branch, IL
59mph
Jul 22, 2019 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAIRO... IL (CIR) ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Cache, IL
UNKmph
May 29, 2019 9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN AND A CARPORT FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2018 7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN JUST NORTHWEST OF CAIRO ALONG ROUTE 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Cairo, IL
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2018 3:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PECAN TREE BRANCH WITH A DIAMETER OF 14 INCHES FELL ON A MOBILE HOME. RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcclure, IL
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2016 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFVS-12 VIEWER REPORTS A FEW TREES DOWN AS THEY DROVE THROUGH TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2016 5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS A FEW ROADS IN MILLER CITY. A FEW TREE TOPS BLOWN OUT AT HORSESHOE LAKE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Olive Branch, IL
60mph
Jul 9, 2015 5:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at Tamms and on Route 127 south of Tamms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tamms, IL
59mph
Oct 2, 2014 8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weather station maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation measured a wind gust to 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N East Cape Girardeau, IL
59mph
Feb 20, 2014 5:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 59 mph was measured by a weather station operated by the Illinois state Department of Transportation.
NWS Wind Report Location: N East Cape Girardeau, IL
70mph
May 21, 2013 1:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Half of the roof of the Alexander County courthouse was blown off. There was no other damage nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cairo, IL
70mph
Jan 29, 2013 9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tamms, IL
64mph
Oct 17, 2012 6:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches and trees were blown down. The damaging storm crossed the Mississippi River from Cape Girardeau. A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to at least 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mc Clure, IL
60mph
Sep 6, 2012 5:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A loaded 18-wheeler was blown over on U.S. Highway 60/62 on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 SE Cairo, IL
60mph
Jul 12, 2011 8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down over Illinois Route 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 W Olive Branch, IL
60mph
May 23, 2011 3:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were snapping.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cairo, IL
96mph
Apr 19, 2011 8:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Olive Branch, IL
60mph
Apr 19, 2011 8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down on Illinois Route 3 near Thebes. Trees and power lines were down in the Horseshoe Lake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Thebes Jct, IL
60mph
Apr 15, 2011 4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 ESE Fayville, IL
60mph
Apr 15, 2011 4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.31 ESE Fayville, IL
58mph
Apr 4, 2011 7:31 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree limbs were blown down, and a swing was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Thebes, 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 Alexander County
17 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2025 11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado. 105 mph. 18.2 mile track. Numerous trees snapped... roof damage to homes and barns. Shrouded in 70-90 mph straight line winds to the south that eventually overtook the tornado and continued eastward into western Massac County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Thebes, IL
EF1category
Jul 8, 2015 7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Mississippi River from Scott County, Missouri. The tornado was in its weakening stage as it crossed the river. A path of tree damage was visible on the Illinois side of the river, ending just inside the Shawnee National Forest. No structural damage was reported. Peak winds were estimated to be around 95 mph on the Missouri side of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .92 NW Thebes Jct, IL
EF1category
Oct 31, 2013 6:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado produced only tree damage along its path through this forested area. Hardwood tree trunks were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph as the tornado approached the Pulaski County line. The tornado continued into northwest Pulaski County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Tamms, IL
EF0category
Oct 31, 2013 6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado passed through East Cape Girardeau with estimated peak winds near 80 mph. Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down. There was shingle and other minor damage to several houses. A church steeple was blown off a church. Some damage occurred to fencing and small sheds. The average path width was 175 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.59 NW Gale, IL
EF2category
Apr 23, 2011 1:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At the Cairo Regional Airport, a twenty-foot tall hangar was completely destroyed, along with two light aircraft and a camper. The debris was blown onto airport runways. The airport manager was an eyewitness to the tornado and noted an anemometer reading of 118 mph. One mobile home was destroyed on Route 3. Several trees were snapped or uprooted, along with minor to moderate roof damage on two homes. In Urbandale, large trees damaged two trailers and one house. Peak winds were measured near 120 mph at the airport. The average path width was 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 WNW Cairo Arpt, IL
F2category
May 6, 2003 9:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed northwest of Cairo near the Mississippi River. Three tractor-trailer rigs were overturned on the Interstate 57 bridge over the Mississippi River. The tornado tracked through Cairo, damaging dozens of homes and several businesses. One single-family home was destroyed, injuring a child who was cut by flying debris. Of the damaged homes, about four sustained major damage, and the rest had mainly minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Willard, IL
F0category
May 6, 2003 7:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado produced some minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Miller City, IL
F0category
Apr 25, 2003 1:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado, with peak winds estimated near 65 MPH, briefly touched down in woods and fields. The funnel cloud was observed and videotaped by a television news crew from the intersection of Highways 3 and 127, a distance of about 2 miles away. A witness reported that the funnel touched down in a field near the community of Olive Branch. Based on the video and the eyewitness account, it was determined that one or more brief touchdowns occurred. A few trees were blown down in the area of where the funnel appeared to have touched down. The thunderstorm that produced the apparent tornado formed underneath an upper level low and its associated cold pocket.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Unity, IL
F2category
Jan 21, 1999 6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Thebes, IL
F0category
Mar 19, 1984 7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Jan 18, 1973 2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Apr 21, 1972 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Mar 15, 1971 12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Jul 8, 1970 6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Apr 19, 1970 4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Apr 17, 1960 3:56 AM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Apr 3, 1957 2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alexander County, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Alexander County have on record?
Our records show 53 hail, 89 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Alexander County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Alexander County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Alexander County is 2.50″. It was reported near East Cape Girardeau, IL on March 30, 2005.
A storm report showed up near my home in Alexander County — 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 Alexander County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Alexander County — 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 Alexander County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Alexander County — 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 Alexander County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Alexander County — 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 across Alexander County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Alexander County, 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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