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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Baylis, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Baylis, IL from June 10, 1958 through May 14, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Baylis, IL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 14, 2018

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Baylis, IL

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 30, 1974
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Baylis, IL

6 reports
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UNK mph
May 14, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baylis, IL
75 mph
Jun 27, 2011
12:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An intense bow echo moved through Baylis. Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines. Also, the winds caused a large dent in a 55,000 bushel grain bin.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 ESE Baylis, IL
60 mph
Jun 19, 2009
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Fishhook.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fishhook, IL
62 mph
May 20, 1998
8:35 AM CST
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baylis, IL
58 mph
Jun 10, 1958
5:27 PM CST
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
58 mph
Jun 10, 1958
5:27 PM CST
Wind report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Baylis, IL

2 reports
EF0 category
Sep 30, 2007
8:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on a farm on the south side of town. It destroyed a barn before lifting and dissipating. Some of the debris from the barn was found a mile away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Baylis, IL
F1 category
Mar 30, 2006
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Baylis, IL
Pike County · 6,098 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second Pike County tornado touched down 1 mile south southeast of Baylis, just west of County road 2500E. The tornado moved northeast and damaged a barn on road 2500E about a half mile south of County Road 2200N. The barn lost some roof and siding panels. At this location, the tornado was 75 yards wide and produced F0 damage. The tornado continued to the northeast and damaged 2 houses and a barn on 2200N about a mile east of Baylis. One of the homes was missing half of its shingles on the south side of the roof and the other home sustained minor shingle and trim damage. Several large evergreen trees were snapped off and a barn was destroyed. The tornado was 250 yards wide and produced F1 damage at this location. The tornado continued northeast and damaged a barn on County Road 2700E, about 2 miles northeast of Baylis. Debris from the barn was scattered 100 yards to the northeast. At this location, the tornado was 50 yards wide and produced F0 damage. The tornado dissipated just northeast of this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Baylis, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Baylis, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population139
Households53
Housing units96
Income
Median household income$43,438
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached88
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1
Housing mix
Single-family share91.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46
Renter-occupied7
Vacant units43
Home value & age
Median home value$33,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share87.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars46
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 6 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Baylis, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 14, 2018.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Baylis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Baylis, IL is 1.00″. It was reported near Baylis, IL on May 30, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Baylis — 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 Baylis address?

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