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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Capron, IL from September 17, 1972 through April 30, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Capron, IL · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Capron, IL

8 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW Capron, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
6:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Capron, IL
0.75″ hail
Oct 5, 2013
12:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Capron, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
7:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Capron, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Popular Grove and Blaine Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Blaine, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 30, 2009
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .26 E Capron, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1989
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 1978
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 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 Capron, IL

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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2021
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ONTO A CAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Capron, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREES DOWN AT CAPRON ROAD AND BLAINE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Capron, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE DOWN ON POWERLINES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Capron, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER POLES DOWN IN CAPRON ON HUNTER ROAD. PEDESTRIANS ARE STUCK IN CARS. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THIS TIME. PATH OF SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE NOTED FROM THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN TO THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN. PATH IS APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Capron, IL
69 mph
Jul 13, 2015
8:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and 12 to 15 inch diameter branches were blown down near Hunter Road and Route 76. A 15 inch diameter tree was snapped near Hunter Road and Le Roy Center Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 NNW Capron, IL
63 mph
Aug 30, 2013
3:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Limbs and large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.36 ENE Blaine, IL
63 mph
Jul 7, 2008
8:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in Capron.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Capron, IL
64 mph
Mar 31, 2007
8:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Burr Oak Road in Leroy Township. Another tree was blown down on Caledonia Road in Caledonia Township and wires were blown down on Denny Road in Bonus Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Capron, IL
58 mph
Aug 24, 2006
3:30 AM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and tree limbs were blown down. A house and a truck were damaged in Capron.
NWS Wind Report Location: Capron, IL
58 mph
Sep 13, 2005
5:42 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Capron, IL
58 mph
Jun 27, 1998
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Capron, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 1996
9:25 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Capron, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 1989
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 1988
4:55 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
May 26, 1985
5:55 PM CST
Wind report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 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 Capron, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 30, 2022
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BASED ON TWO PHOTOS FROM THE PUBLIC AND RELAYED FROM NWS MILWAUKEE... A BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED IN AN OPEN FIELD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COON TRAIL AND CAPRON ROADS JUST SOUTH OF THE WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS STATE LINE. THERE IS NO KNOWN DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TORNADO. ACCORDINGLY... IT WILL BE ASSIGNED A PRELIMINARY RATING OF EF-U. THE TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Capron, IL
EF0 category
Jul 30, 2009
3:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Capron, IL
Boone County · 16,211 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported near Capron and Boone School Roads. A few tree limbs were blown down but no other damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 NNE Capron, 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

Capron, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,328
Households354
Housing units405
Income
Median household income$97,643
$100k+ households62.7%
$150k+ households23.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached348
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily39
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share85.9%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied278
Renter-occupied76
Vacant units51
Home value & age
Median home value$155,800
Owner homes $300k+1.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars348
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 17 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Capron, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 30, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Capron?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Capron, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Capron, IL on July 13, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Capron — 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 Capron address?

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