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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bloomington, IL from June 4, 1973 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
132
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bloomington, IL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bloomington, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Bloomington, IL
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects location of previous report from 2 E Central Illinois Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Bloomington, IL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bloomington, IL
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Central Illinois Ai, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Central Illinois, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Bloomington, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Bloomington, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomington, IL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Bloomington, IL
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Bloomington, IL
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Bloomington, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 NNW (Bmi)Bloomngtn/Norma, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 WNW Barnes, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
4:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 W Brokaw, IL
0.88″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree_ around 30 ft. tall_ down near Ireland Grove Rd. south of Bloomington Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous utility poles blown down on Towanda Barnes Rd...south of Golden Ticket Cinemas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down east of Bloomington Airport_ along Towanda Barnes Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bloomington, IL
67 mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBMI Bloomington Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central Illinois Airpor, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down along Hershey Rd. north of E. Empire St._ near the YWCA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees_ limbs and branches blown down. A tree took out power lines and no power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Central Illinois Ai, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portions of roof blown off at OSF St. Joseph Hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down with damage to roof on Gettysburg Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** One person was hospitalized after a tree fell onto their car. Their injuries are not critical. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and tree limbs down along Veterans Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree limbs down on E. Stewart St. near Berenz Pl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped on Rabbit Hill Rd near the intersection with Charolais Ln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 inch tree limb down...South I-55 and I-74 junction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Bloomington, IL
49 mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 S Bloomington. Mesonet station DVI02877 Bloomington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bloomington, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped about halfway up the base. Approximately one to two feet in diameter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IL

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 23, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a correction to a previous tornado LSR. EF1... peak wind speed 110 mph... path length 11.3 miles... path width 900 yds. This tornado touched down on Old Peoria Rd 1 miles west of Rivian Parkway on the far west side of Bloomington... IL and did just tree damage. It then moved northeast and damaged several metal buildings. As it moved northeast across Normal... IL... it did significant tree damage... especially between Main Street and North Linden Street. It continued to do tree damage as it moved northeast. As it left town... it flipped over a semi on I-55. It then entered Towanda... doing minor damage and ended just northeast of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Bloomington, IL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a combination of two previously LSRd tornadoes in Bloomington IL. This tornado developed just south of Fox Creek Road between I- 55 and Veterans Parkway... with a few greenhouses damaged along the track. It traveled near Veterans Parkway and into Highland Park Golf Course where it did only tree damage. It continued through South Oakland and across the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course... where it produced mainly tree damage. As it moved northeast it broke two power poles on Empire St and then traveled across Veterans Parkway into a housing area. It did significant tree damage as it moved northeast and then broke two more power poles on GE Road. It continued northeast... doing more tree damage as it headed out of Bloomington. It snapped off trees about 1.5 miles northeast of Bloomington along E 1750 North Rd... as well as along E 1900 North Rd where it also did significant damage to an outbuilding near the intersection with N 2300 East Rd. As it continued northeast... it did
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Bloomington, IL
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 110 mph... path length 4.0 miles. This tornado touched down in the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course and did tree damage. As it moved northeast it broke two power poles on Empire St and then traveled across Veterans Parkway into a housing area. It did significant tree damage as it moved northeast and then broke two more power poles on GE Road. It continued northeast... doing more tree damage and then weakened and ended near the intersection of Fort Jesse Road and Towanda Barnes Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Bloomington, IL
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 110 mph... path length 10.3 miles. This tornado touched down on the far west side of Normal... IL and damaged several metal buildings. As it moved northeast across town... it did significant tree damage... especially between Main Street and North Linden Street. It continued to do tree damage as it moved northeast. As it left town... it flipped over a semi on I-55. It then entered Towanda... doing minor damage and ended just northeast of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Bloomington, IL
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 1.3 miles. This tornado set down next to Veteran Parkway doing minor damage to two greenhouses. It traveled near the highway and into Highland Park Golf Course where it did only tree damage. It ended before reaching Main Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Bloomington, IL
F0 category
May 18, 2004
5:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field near the intersection of I-74 and US-51. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bloomington, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
3:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Stringtown Road 4 miles southwest of Bloomington. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bloomington, IL
F1 category
Apr 13, 1981
11:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
May 24, 1980
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bloomington, IL
McLean County · 45,362 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 · City

Bloomington, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population78,703
Households34,217
Housing units37,013
Income
Median household income$75,449
$100k+ households39.4%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached20,536
Attached single-family1,897
Small multifamily6,128
Large multifamily6,674
Mobile homes1,778
Housing mix
Single-family share55.5%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share34.6%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,085
Renter-occupied13,132
Vacant units2,796
Home value & age
Median home value$198,800
Owner homes $300k+24.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1982
Older-home share48.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31,844
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 132 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Bloomington, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bloomington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bloomington, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Bloomington, IL on May 16, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bloomington — 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 Bloomington address?

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