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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bourbonnais, IL from May 26, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bourbonnais, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bourbonnais, IL

11 reports
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4.50″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail up to Grapefruit size near Plum Creek Drive and Braemer Way in Bourbonnais. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bourbonnais, IL
4.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Correction to date. Public report of hail up to Grapefruit size near Plum Creek Drive and Braemer Way in Bourbonnais. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bourbonnais, IL
3.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple public reports of hail in Bourbonnais. The largest hailstones were measured to be 3 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2017
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 2007
3:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Bourbonnais, IL
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2006
2:54 PM CST
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2003
3:57 PM CST
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 1998
4:42 PM CST
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 1996
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1994
8:18 PM CST
Hail report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: High winds caused hail to accumulate several inches deep along walls.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais, IL

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on social media showed a large tree limb blown down. Widespread trees and limbs down reported near N 3000 W Road and Route 102.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of tree tops broken off 12 inch diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 inch tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF SMALL BRANCHES DOWNED NORTHWEST OF BOURBONNAIS. RELAYED VIA MPING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
5:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN AT THE OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT TO SOCIAL MEDIA OF MULTIPLE LARGE TREES UPROOTED AT KANKAKEE SPORTSMAN CLUB. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20 POWER POLES DOWNED AND SEVERAL ROOFS PULLED BACK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
May 2, 2018
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 POWER POLES DOWNED...ALONG WITH A CORN CRIB AND METAL SILOS IN A DEBRIS FIELD ORIENTED ROUGHLY TOWARD EAST. LOCATION A QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF 6731N 2250W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND TREE LIMBS DOWN ALONG ST. GEORGE ROAD BLOCKING THE ROAD. CROP DAMAGE AND HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL WERE ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
72 mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Bourbonnais, IL
60 mph
Jul 13, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2016
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THIS IS FROM JUNE 22. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE PRESS BOX AT WARD FIELD OF OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bourbonnais, IL
69 mph
Jul 13, 2015
5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 16-inch diameter tree was uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.12 W Altorf, IL
81 mph
Jun 22, 2015
9:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and a couple trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 E Bourbonnais, IL
61 mph
Jul 14, 2014
11:23 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large tree limbs were blown down on the north side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 WNW Altorf, 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 Bourbonnais, IL

2 reports
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2015
9:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado primarily produced damage to trees including a few that were uprooted and snapped near the base. Peak winds were estimated to be 90 mph. (Tornado 9 of 10).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 W Altorf, IL
F1 category
May 26, 1955
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bourbonnais, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
Showing 2 of 2
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

Bourbonnais, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,109
Households6,022
Housing units6,500
Income
Median household income$81,017
$100k+ households46.0%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,277
Attached single-family517
Small multifamily1,320
Large multifamily386
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share65.8%
Attached-home share8.0%
Multifamily share26.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,227
Renter-occupied1,795
Vacant units478
Home value & age
Median home value$242,600
Owner homes $300k+24.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1979
Older-home share55.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,688
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 29 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Bourbonnais, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bourbonnais?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bourbonnais, IL is 4.50″. It was reported near Bourbonnais, IL on March 11, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bourbonnais — 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 Bourbonnais address?

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