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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cairo, IL from April 3, 1957 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cairo, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cairo, IL

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Cairo, IL
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2018
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE CAIRO IL FIRE DEPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
7:38 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
6:03 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2005
11:05 AM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2002
7:15 AM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved east across the Mississippi River from Missouri, produced quarter size hail over Cairo, then crossed the Ohio River into Ballard County, Kentucky.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2000
7:43 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Urbandale, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2000
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm tracked east from Scott County, Missouri over sparsely populated Mississippi River bottomland to Cairo. Golf ball size hail fell at Cairo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Cairo, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 1998
7:56 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Urbandale, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 1997
6:57 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.75″ hail
Feb 28, 1997
4:32 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo Arpt, IL
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
9:07 AM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1995
3:30 AM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cairo, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1970
12:10 AM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 1961
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Cairo, IL
Alexander 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 Cairo, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 18, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway 37 between Cairo and Mounds City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Mound City, IL
58 mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCIR Cairo IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Mound City, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CAIRO. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS ALEXANDER COUNTY. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS ALEXANDER COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
59 mph
Jul 22, 2019
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAIRO... IL (CIR) ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Cache, IL
UNK mph
May 29, 2019
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN AND A CARPORT FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2018
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN JUST NORTHWEST OF CAIRO ALONG ROUTE 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Cairo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFVS-12 VIEWER REPORTS A FEW TREES DOWN AS THEY DROVE THROUGH TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
70 mph
May 21, 2013
1:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Half of the roof of the Alexander County courthouse was blown off. There was no other damage nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cairo, IL
60 mph
Sep 6, 2012
5:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A loaded 18-wheeler was blown over on U.S. Highway 60/62 on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 SE Cairo, IL
60 mph
May 23, 2011
3:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were snapping.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cairo, IL
60 mph
Oct 18, 2007
2:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cairo, IL
58 mph
Sep 22, 2006
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
58 mph
Mar 9, 2006
12:55 PM CST
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, IL
58 mph
Jan 13, 2005
2:58 AM CST
Wind report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees and several limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cairo, 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 Cairo, IL

5 reports
EF2 category
Apr 23, 2011
1:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At the Cairo Regional Airport, a twenty-foot tall hangar was completely destroyed, along with two light aircraft and a camper. The debris was blown onto airport runways. The airport manager was an eyewitness to the tornado and noted an anemometer reading of 118 mph. One mobile home was destroyed on Route 3. Several trees were snapped or uprooted, along with minor to moderate roof damage on two homes. In Urbandale, large trees damaged two trailers and one house. Peak winds were measured near 120 mph at the airport. The average path width was 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 WNW Cairo Arpt, IL
F0 category
Mar 19, 1984
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Mar 15, 1971
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 17, 1960
3:56 AM CST
Tornado report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 3, 1957
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Cairo, IL
Alexander County · 2,256 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

Cairo, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,699
Households613
Housing units1,173
Income
Median household income$35,493
$100k+ households14.4%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached889
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily110
Large multifamily170
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share75.8%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share23.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied398
Renter-occupied215
Vacant units560
Home value & age
Median home value$28,200
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1949
Older-home share92.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars469
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 35 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Cairo, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cairo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cairo, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Cairo, IL on April 2, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cairo — 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 Cairo address?

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