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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bureau County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bureau County, IL from May 27, 1955 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
156
Wind Reports
233
Tornado Reports
49
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bureau County, IL · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 12, 2026
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buda, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2026 11:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via NWS Chicago. Spotter reports hail ranging from half into to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hollowayville, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 12, 2026 12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, IL
1.50″hail
Mar 12, 2026 12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Princeton, IL
2.25″hail
Mar 12, 2026 12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 10, 2026 11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Princeton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 10, 2026 11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buda, IL
2.00″hail
May 15, 2025 10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to house siding and windows... as well as cracking of a vehicle wind shield. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yorktown, IL
1.75″hail
Jun 16, 2024 8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Buda, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Princeton, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neponset, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 2023 8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SENT TO FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Moille, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 19, 2023 7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Dover, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 2023 7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Wyanet, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 19, 2023 7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Sheffield, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 19, 2023 7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC PHOTO FROM MM43 OF PING PONG SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wyanet, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 2023 7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mineral, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherry, IL
2.00″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Cherry, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Arlington, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Malden, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Malden, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 4, 2023 4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kasbeer, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 3:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE New Bedford, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2023 10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Van Orin, IL
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2023 9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CYLE DICKENS NWS CHAT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neponset, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2023 8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY NWS CHICAGO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Princeton, IL
1.75″hail
Mar 31, 2023 8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiskilwa, IL
1.25″hail
Mar 26, 2023 7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY KWQC TV. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ladd, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 26, 2023 7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladd, 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.
Wind Report Description: Large branched downed at property on west side of County Line Road. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Arlington, IL
59mph
Jun 12, 2026 12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Normandy, IL
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2026 1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spring Valley, IL
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2026 12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiskilwa, IL
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerpole broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Sheffield, IL
UNKmph
Apr 7, 2026 12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and fell on house. Did not breach the structure. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Depue, IL
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2025 6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 foot diameter tree branches broken off. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiskilwa, IL
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2025 6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Tiskilwa. 3 foot diameter tree branches broken off. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiskilwa, IL
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2025 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several trees and power lines down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, IL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2025 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Hwy 26 near the Chapel Hill golf course. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Coal Hollow, IL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2025 3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility pole snapped near Rt 26 and Progress Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Princeton, IL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2025 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped at base and over a fence post. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Princeton, IL
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2025 2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down along with damaged corn between Sheffield and Manlius. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manlius, IL
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2025 3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Depue Fire reported trees and limbs down throughout town... some of which were blocking roadways. They also reported minor flooding. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Depue, IL
UNKmph
Apr 24, 2025 2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch diameter tree branches down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Milo, IL
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2024 4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerpoles and a tree down near Neponset. Time of the event estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Neponset, IL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media reported trees down in Malden.
NWS Wind Report Location: Malden, IL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in Princeton. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Princeton, IL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage reported in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buda, IL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed of a few trees snapped near the base at the Hidden Lake Country Club south of Sheffield. One tree branch landed on the side of a building causing damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Sheffield, IL
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Neponset, IL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2023 3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees and power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spring Valley, IL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2023 3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees and numerous large branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Depue, IL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2023 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees and large branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherry, IL
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2023 3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 18 inch diameter tree down along US Highway 34. Time of the event was estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE La Moille, IL
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, IL
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2023 9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCH DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Sheffield, IL
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2023 11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO BUILDINGS DAMAGED; 40X50 SHED DOWN AND AN 80X100 SHED WITH THE ROOF REMOVED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Manlius, IL
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2023 11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE OUTBUILDINGS AND A DETACHED GARAGE DOWN WITH SIDING DAMAGE TO A HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW New Bedford, IL
UNKmph
Sep 19, 2022 3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BIN FELL ON TOP OF ANOTHER LP TANK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lone Tree Corners, 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 Bureau County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 11, 2026 11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EFU tornado based on video and photos relayed to NWS through Emergency Management and broadcast media. No damage reported by EMA and local fire department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Walnut, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 21, 2026 1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado developed in far eastern Bureau County... with estimated max winds of 90 mph. A barn sustained roofing damage. The tornado then moved NE into LaSalle County... resulting in damage to trees... power poles... and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Arlington, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 24, 2025 2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Yorktown. One power pole was snapped at the beginning of the path. Three other power poles were replaced as well. This tornado then tracked north and led to tree damage just across county border into Whiteside County. EF1 tornado with max winds of 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Yorktown, IL
UNKcategory
May 24, 2024 2:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public video of a brief tornado. No known damage... therefore rated an EF-Unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Ohio, IL
UNKcategory
May 7, 2023 11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EFU LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED BY MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Yorktown, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 31, 2023 11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ESTIMATED PEAK 110 MPH WINDS... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 13.9 MILES AND WIDTH OF 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Deer Grove, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2021 12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY FOUND CORN AND SOYBEANS DAMAGED ALONG PATH FROM YESTERDAY STORMS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Wyanet, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2021 12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE OF TORNADO ON THE GROUND RECEIVED AROUND 726PM. ON THE GROUND 2 MIN PRIOR TO PHOTO....HAS SINCE LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Wyanet, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2021 12:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Arlington, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 9, 2021 11:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO BEGAN IN A CORN FIELD CAUSING DAMAGE TO CROPS. AS IT MOVED TO THE EAST THE TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO FOUR FARMSTEADS. EF1 DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FARMSTEAD WHERE TREES WERE SNAPPED AND THREE SHEDS WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. ANOTHER TEN STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED AT THE OTHER FARMSTEADS. DAMAGE CONTINUED EAST MAINLY TO SOYBEAN AND CORN FIELDS. AS THE TORNADO APPROACHED ARLINGTON... ANOTHER FARMSTEAD WAS HIT. A WELL BUILT FARM OUTBUILDING WAS DESTROYED. DAMAGE TO THE SIDING OF THE HOUSE AT THIS LOCATION WAS FOUND AS WELL. THE TORNADO THEN BEGUN TO OCCLUDE... SHRINK IN SIZE AND TURN NORTHEAST THROUGH A CEMETERY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Zearing, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 9, 2021 11:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Van Orin, IL
UNKcategory
Aug 9, 2021 11:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN THEN CAME RIGHT BACK UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Van Orin, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 7, 2017 6:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Ladd, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 2, 2017 3:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 2 MILES WEST OF CHERRY AND DAMAGED MAINLY TREES ALONG ITS 2.34 MILE LONG PATH. A FARM SHED WAS ALSO COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE TORNADO LIFTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHERRY. THE ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEED WAS 94 MPH AND ITS PATH WIDTH WAS 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Cherry, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 24, 2016 1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TORNADO DID DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE WITH TREE DAMAGE ALSO FOUND. TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FROM 833 PM TO 837 PM. CATEGORY WAS EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Malden, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 24, 2016 1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO - FUNNEL HAS LIFTED. ADDITIONAL DELAYED INFORMATION... TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ONE MINUTE - 804 PM TO 805 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Walnut, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 24, 2016 12:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN AND THEN LIFTED. IT LASTED FROM 740 PM TO 742 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W La Moille, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 23, 2016 1:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO - FUNNEL HAS LIFTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Manlius, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 23, 2016 12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN AND THEN LIFTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Moille, IL
EF1category
May 26, 2015 9:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey completed with assistance from Bureau County Emergency Management showed a short tornado damage path with damage mainly to trees and a machine shed. Tornado winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 NE Kasbeer, IL
EF0category
Jun 24, 2013 3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Over a dozen large pine trees were downed, including several that had been snapped across two farmsteads. There was minor damage to one of the homes from a tree falling on it. In addition, the corn crop was severely bent between the two properties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 NNE Van Orin, IL
EF1category
Jul 24, 2009 8:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: On the evening of July 24, a line of severe thunderstorms moved through Bureau County. This line intensified over Princeton, IL producing a series of down-bursts which resulted in straight-line winds of 80 to 90 mph and the formation of a brief EF1 tornado with wind speeds estimated to be around 105 mph. The tornado formed in a field southeast of town around 950 pm and tracked east southeast where it caused damage to a farmstead near Highway 26. It dissipated in a field east of Highway 26 around 955 pm. The farm had one barn completely destroyed. Debris from the barn damaged the house and some vehicles. A two by six board was driven into the side of the garage. A grain bin just north of the house was also destroyed. Trees and power poles at the property were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.7 SSW Princeton Piper Arpt, IL
F0category
Jul 13, 2004 11:32 AM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated high F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Van Orin, IL
F0category
Jul 13, 2004 11:29 AM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated high F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Van Orin, IL
F1category
Jun 10, 2004 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Winds estimated around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Neponset, IL
F1category
Jun 10, 2004 4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Winds estimated around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Neponset, IL
F0category
Apr 20, 2004 4:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated high end F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Whitefield, IL
F0category
May 10, 2003 8:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Zearing, IL
F0category
May 10, 2003 8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Neponset, IL
F0category
May 18, 2000 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bureau County, IL
Bureau County · 13,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Neponset, 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 Bureau County have on record?
Our records show 156 hail, 233 wind, and 49 tornado reports in Bureau County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Bureau County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bureau County is 4.00″. It was reported near La Moille, IL on July 13, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bureau 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 Bureau County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bureau 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 Bureau County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bureau 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 Bureau County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bureau 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 Bureau County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bureau 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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