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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bethalto, IL from September 16, 1980 through May 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bethalto, IL · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last May 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bethalto, IL

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2026
4:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethalto, IL
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Bethalto, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethalto, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Bethalto, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethalto, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Bethalto, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Bethalto, IL
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2014
10:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .35 WSW Cottage Hills, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethalto, IL
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
11:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethalto, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2009
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 SE Cottage Hills, IL
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2008
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethalto, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2007
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethalto, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2007
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE (Aln)Stl Rgnl Arpt A, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cottage Hills, 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 Bethalto, IL

30 reports
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67 mph
Mar 11, 2026
8:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 67 mph wind gust reported at Alton Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 ENE Bethalto. Roof off home... tree limbs broken... damage to outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to grain bins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A small microburst uprooted a large tree and snapped a few other trees and large tree limbs... some landing on structures. Photos also show numerous smaller tree limbs down and a trampoline wrapped around a tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PORTION OF HANGER ROOF AT ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT (KALN) WAS PEELED OFF. VIA FACEBOOK WITH PICTURE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE WITH ESTIMATED DIAMETER OF 2 FT SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bethalto, IL
73 mph
Apr 2, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS WIND GUST AT ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK OF A GRAIN SILO DAMAGED AND COLLAPSED OUTBUILDING. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES SNAPPED ALONG ROOSEVELT DR.... PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK AND TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bethalto, IL
59 mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT KALN... ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN IN MEADOWBROOK. REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Bethalto, IL
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2018
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON HOUSE IN THE CITY. A PHOTO WAS RETWEETED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethalto, IL
68 mph
May 27, 2018
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bethalto, IL
61 mph
Jul 23, 2017
8:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bethalto, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2013
7:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Aln)Stl Rgnl Arpt A, 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 Bethalto, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Mar 11, 2026
8:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Survey crews confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado that did damage within the communities of Moro and Midway... IL... early this morning along a 1.6 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Bethalto, IL
F0 category
May 24, 2006
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bethalto, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado destroyed a 60 foot by 105 foot barn along Buchta Road west of Illinois Route 159. Witnesses reported seeing a funnel about 50 feet in the air coming across the property. The building was lifted completely off the ground and then dropped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE (Aln)Stl Rgnl Arpt A, 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 · City

Bethalto, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,244
Households4,093
Housing units4,584
Income
Median household income$66,469
$100k+ households37.4%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,604
Attached single-family103
Small multifamily537
Large multifamily306
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share78.6%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share18.4%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,242
Renter-occupied851
Vacant units491
Home value & age
Median home value$158,600
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+0.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,966
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 32 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Bethalto, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bethalto?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bethalto, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Bethalto, IL on April 27, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bethalto — 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 Bethalto address?

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