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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Brown County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Brown County, IL from December 3, 1955 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Brown County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Brown County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mound Station, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from ILX: Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near Hersman on Rte 99.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Mount Sterling, IL
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA LOCAL MEDIA FROM VIEWER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Ripley, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM MOUNT STERLING. DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 3 NW VERSAILLES. DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Versailles, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Buckhorn, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Versailles, IL
2.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF HAIL IN MT. STERLING. PICTURE SHOWS HAIL SIZE OF AT LEAST 2 INCHES ON THE WEST SIDE OF MT. STERLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Mount Sterling, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2021
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. REPORT RELAYED BY NWS DAVENPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE WESTERN ILLINOIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Mount Sterling, IL
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2021
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Buckhorn, IL
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2021
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA TWITTER IN BUCKHORN... IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buckhorn, IL
1.00″ hail
Dec 1, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Versailles, 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 Brown County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a mobile home. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Versailles, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A machine shed was heavily damaged in the bottoms near the Illinois River. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Chambersburg, IL
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 5 N Mount Sterling. Brown County Sheriff reported a tree of an unknown size down on IL 99 4 to 5 miles north of Mount Sterling.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Mount Sterling, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported power poles and trees down over the north side of town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Versailles, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small limbs down and some large branches snapped from trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Storm caused damage to a double-wide residence... its adjacent garage... and a carport behind the house. The home experienced some roof loss. Several trees on and around property sustained damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Coopertown, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a few trees down near Versailles. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Versailles, IL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. OPEN SIDED CAR PORT FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Versailles, IL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO SHINGLED AND METAL PANEL ROOF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Versailles, IL
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 INCH MAPLE TREE TOP SNAPPED OFF TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Versailles, IL
60 mph
Mar 6, 2022
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mount Sterling, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF POWERLINES DOWN OVER THE INTERSECTION AT HWY 99 AND HWY 107 JUST SOUTH OF MOUNT STERLING. REPORT COURTESY OF WGEM-TV. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Mount Sterling, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO POWER LINE AND A POWER POLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOWN. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Sterling, IL
58 mph
Nov 27, 2019
5:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50KT (58MPH) WIND GUST RECORDED AT MOUNT STERLING ASOS (KI63) AT 11:11PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Mount Sterling, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW DOWNED LIMBS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Sterling, 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 Brown County

10 reports
UNK category
Oct 13, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Coopertown. Storm caused damage to a double-wide residence... its adjacent garage... and a carport behind the house. The home experienced some roof loss. Several trees on and around property sustained damage. Tornado path was 0.42 miles with est. wind speeds of 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Coopertown, IL
UNK category
Mar 3, 2017
3:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND DAMAGE IN VERSAILLES CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO. THE TORNADO WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS WIDE. THE PATH LENGTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 0.75 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Versailles, IL
EF0 category
Jun 2, 2009
3:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Adams/Brown county line about 2.5 miles southwest of Mound Station and continued to travel to the east. Near the intersection of County roads 1000N and 100E some metal roofing was blown off of a barn, a 3 to 4 foot diameter tree was snapped off near the base, as well as other tree damage. The tornado soon lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.48 WSW Timewell, IL
F2 category
May 10, 2003
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that went across southeast Adams County entered Brown County about 750 pm CDT southwest of Highway 24 and Timewell. Witnesses observed a multiple vortex tornado that damaged one home, two out-buildings, several machine sheds, and several grain bins. Approximately three miles northeast of Timewell the tornado damaged another farmstead and numerous trees. Six machine sheds were destroyed while a home sustained damage to the roof and the west and south walls. A number of large trees in the vicinity of the farmstead were also damaged. Five miles northwest of Mount Sterling, several witnesses observed a multiple vortex pattern with several smaller tornadoes rotating around a larger tornado. The width of the damage area (mainly trees) varied from 50 to as large as 300 yards. Numerous trees were snapped at the base of the tree and tossed northeastward. The damage intensity was estimated from F1 to the lower end of F2. The tornado continued to travel northeast crossing county road 1500 north (5 miles north-northwest of Mount Sterling). Several large trees were either snapped half-way or uprooted at this location. Damage path width ranged from 50 to as large as 100 yards while damage intensity was estimated at the lower end of F1. The tornado damage intensified a second time as the tornado moved across Illinois Highway 99, 7 miles north of Mount Sterling. One old farm home and a large barn were completely destroyed with debris tossed 1/3 mile to the east. A second farmstead 1/2 mile east experienced damage to several machine sheds, grain bins and a barn. The nearby home sustained little damage. Several large trees in the vicinity of the barn and machine sheds were uprooted or snapped near the base of the trunk. The width of the damage pattern over this area varied from 50 to 100 yards. Damage intensity ranged from F1 to lower end of F2. Many witnesses along the track of this tornado did not hear the classic "freight train" sound as heard in other cases. Rather they heard a "swishing" type sound. Additionally, many witnesses did not observe lightning or hear thunder as the tornado passed. A special thanks to Mr. Brian Gallaher, Chief of the Mount Sterling Fire Department for providing valuable information.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Timewell, IL
F1 category
Aug 12, 1999
7:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Mt Sterling, IL
F2 category
Oct 14, 1966
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Sep 26, 1959
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 26, 1959
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 27, 1956
10:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Dec 3, 1955
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, IL
Brown County · 1,875 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Brown County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,320
Households2,021
Housing units2,321
Income
Median household income$72,288
$100k+ households45.5%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,875
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily127
Large multifamily153
Mobile homes161
Housing mix
Single-family share80.8%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share6.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,488
Renter-occupied533
Vacant units300
Home value & age
Median home value$142,200
Owner homes $300k+8.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1960
Older-home share72.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,879
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Brown County

62353 101
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 77 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Brown County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Brown County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Brown County is 2.75″. It was reported near Hersman, IL on May 12, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Brown 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 Brown County address?

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