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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cass County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cass County, IL from September 29, 1955 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62675 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
109
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cass County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cass County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Beardstown, IL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY ASHLAND FIRE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Newmansville, IL
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2021
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. DAMAGE TO CARS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Virginia, IL
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Bluff Springs, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2019
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beardstown, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ashland, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2018
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF GOLFBALL SIZED HAIL RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beardstown, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2017
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beardstown, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 2017
5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beardstown, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beardstown, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Beardstown, IL
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2014
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Philadelphia, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Beardstown, IL
0.88″ hail
Nov 17, 2013
11:09 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Philadelphia, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
6:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Ashland, 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 Cass County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Bardon Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Virginia, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
12:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media. Significant tree damage at the cemetery on the north side of Virginia. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Virginia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2025
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Several poles were downed by thunderstorm winds. Relayed via broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bluff Springs, IL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Beardstown, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chandlerville, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ON RAILROAD TRACKS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardstown, IL
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluff Springs, IL
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Literberry, IL
UNK mph
Oct 24, 2021
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TREE REPORTED DOWN OVER IL 123 NEAR DOWNTOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, IL
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2021
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20 POWER POLES BROKEN ALONG US-67 SOUTH OF BEARDSTOWN. US-67 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Beardstown, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chandlerville, IL
60 mph
Jun 5, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WALL CLOUD WITH SLIGHT ROTATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Ashland, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2019
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS. LARGE 40 BY 80 MACHINE SHEDS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED... NUMEROUS POWER POLES SNAPPED. ONE TREE FELL ONTO A HOME. DAMAGE MOST PREVALENT ON WEST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2019
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 125
NWS Wind Report Location: Virginia, IL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardstown, 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 Cass County

21 reports
UNK category
Jun 18, 2025
5:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-U Tornado. Based on HiRes satellite imagery and spotter pictures... it was determined a tornado briefly touched down in rural Cass county. It moved northeast and was on the ground for 1 minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Newmansville, IL
UNK category
Jun 18, 2025
5:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported on the ground...crossing 125 between Philadelphia and Ashland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Philadelphia, IL
UNK category
Jun 18, 2025
5:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-U Tornado. Based on storm spotter pictures and video... a tornado briefly touched down in a field and moved northeast... lasting 2 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Ashland, IL
UNK category
Dec 11, 2021
1:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AT LEAST ONE HOME WAS DAMAGED...WITH MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING BUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Philadelphia, IL
UNK category
Jul 10, 2021
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Newmansville, IL
UNK category
Jul 10, 2021
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Virginia, IL
UNK category
Jul 10, 2021
7:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN OPEN AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Virginia, IL
UNK category
May 3, 2021
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Pleasant Plains, IL
UNK category
May 3, 2021
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ON GROUND IN OPEN FIELD. DIME SIZED HAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Virginia, IL
UNK category
May 3, 2021
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FOR MAY 3: BASED ON A VIDEO FROM A STORM CHASER... A TORNADO OCCURRED MAINLY IN FIELDS ALONG CRUM ROAD. THE TORNADO CROSSED CRUM ROAD AND LASTED 2-3 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO THE NEARBY FARMSTEADS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Arenzville, IL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2018
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BETWEEN BEARDSTOWN AND FREDERICK HEADING TOWARDS BROWNING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Beardstown, IL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2018
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH 4.3 MILES... MAX WIDTH 200 YARDS... PEAK WIND SPEED 100 MPH. MINOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE. TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN. DAMAGE TO WATER PLANT. TORNADO LIFTED 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF BEARDSTOWN... AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Beardstown, IL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2018
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MINOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE. TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN. DAMAGE TO WATER PLANT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Beardstown, IL
EF0 category
Feb 20, 2014
2:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed into Cass County from Morgan County 3.8 miles east of Arenzville at 2:59 PM CST. It dissipated 4.5 miles east of Arenzville at 3:00 PM CST with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.64 E Arenzville, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 2002
6:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Cass County, IL
Cass County · 4,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down 3.5 miles east southeast of Bluff Springs near Illinois Route 125. It was on the ground for about 2 miles, moving east northeast. Thirty to forty large trees were either broken off or uprooted. Also, a grain bin and three barns were destroyed. An ATV was picked up and thrown a short distance into a pickup truck. A number of power poles were snapped off. The tornado lifted about 2.5 miles northwest of Virginia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Bluff Spgs, 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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Beardstown, IL 68
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Virginia, IL 43
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Cass County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,826
Households5,135
Housing units5,665
Income
Median household income$64,907
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,502
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily367
Large multifamily152
Mobile homes639
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share9.2%
Mobile-home share11.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,847
Renter-occupied1,288
Vacant units530
Home value & age
Median home value$95,500
Owner homes $300k+8.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1967
Older-home share68.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,889
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Cass County

62675 101
Lake Petersburg, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62691 51
Virginia, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62618 41
Beardstown, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62612 35
Ashland, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62673 18
Oakford, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62627 13
Chandlerville, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62611 11
Arenzville, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62622 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 50 hail, 109 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Cass County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cass County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cass County is 2.75″. It was reported near Virginia, IL on May 5, 1977.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cass 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 Cass County address?

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