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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Carmi, IL from February 9, 1965 through July 29, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62821 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Carmi, IL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Carmi, IL

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2020
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM HERALD... IL. MOSTLY DIME SIZED BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZE HAIL STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW New Haven, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2017
11:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN CARMI... WITH SLIGHTLY LARGER HAIL JUST NORTH OF CARMI. LATE REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were also wind gusts estimated around 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Carmi, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Herald, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2012
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Carmi, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2012
12:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Carmi, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Carmi, IL
1.50″ hail
Aug 5, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from the size of marbles to ping-pong balls. The large hail persisted for 5 to 10 minutes and covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Carmi, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2006
6:32 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
1.25″ hail
Nov 15, 2005
1:28 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to half-dollar size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2004
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2004
3:11 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2003
6:16 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Carmi, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
12:25 AM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on the south side of Carmi.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2002
3:25 PM CST
Hail report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged by hail across White County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carmi, 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 Carmi, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Power outages widespread.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2022
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE CITY OF CARMI.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES COVERING ROADWAYS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS BRANCHES AND DEBRIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
59 mph
Jun 17, 2022
12:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KCUL CARMI IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Carmi, IL
61 mph
May 21, 2022
5:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2021
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES LIMBS DOWN IN CARMI AND ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2019
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREES LIMBS DOWN AROUND WHITE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. WIND ESTIMATED AT 40 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. WIND ESTIMATED AT 40 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2016
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. 20FT TALL TREE WITH 2FT DIAMETER UPROOTED. LARGER PINE TREE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
UNK mph
May 7, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED. SNAPPED TREES AND POWER POLES REPORTED IN THE COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carmi, IL
63 mph
Jun 25, 2015
9:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at the Carmi Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Carmi Muni Arpt, IL
59 mph
Feb 20, 2014
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs were blown down. A flag pole was snapped. The peak wind gust was measured at 59 mph at the Carmi airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Carmi, 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 Carmi, IL

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
11:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO STARTED 5 MILES ENE OF NORRIS CITY AND ENDED 0.5 MILE ENE OF CARMI. PEAK WIDTH WAS 400 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH WAS 7.9 MILES. AT LEAST A DOZEN HOUSES HAD SHINGLE DAMAGE. A FEW SHEDS OBSERVED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE... ONE OF WHICH WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. DOZENS OF TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. ONE SMALL BOAT WAS BLOWN INTO A POND. POWER POLES AND LINES WERE DOWN ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Carmi, IL
UNK category
Mar 11, 2017
3:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 2 INJ *** EF-3 TORNADO. MAX WIND 152 MPH. PATH LENGTH 44.6 MILES. MAX WIDTH 440 YARDS. BEGAN 4.2 MILES NE OF CARMI...IL AND CAME TO AN END 1.3 MILES SSE OF OAKLAND CITY... IN. DURATION 51 MINUTES. 35 STRUCTURES DAMAGED/DESTROYED IN WHITE CNTY ILLINOIS. ONE HOME DAMAGED IN GREAT TRI-STATE TORNADO. 106 STRUCTURES DAMAGED/DESTROYED IN GIBSON CNTY INDIANA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Carmi, IL
EF1 category
Dec 23, 2015
12:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Nearly two dozen large trees were uprooted or snapped. Numerous large limbs were snapped. The tornado began near the intersection of County Roads 1500N and 850E and ended on County Road 1575. One large tree landed on a dog pound. Many of the downed trees were in a campground area on the northwest side of Carmi. A campground bath house was struck by a falling tree. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 W Carmi, IL
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2014
7:30 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At a home with an attached garage, the roof was lifted and partially separated from the walls. A large 42-by-66 foot machine shed with an attached lean-to was partially unroofed, and the doors were blown inward. Several small outbuildings were overturned. Approximately a dozen trees, mainly pine trees, were snapped or uprooted. Some debris was blown at least one-half mile away. The most intense damage occurred on County Road 1560N, northwest of Carmi. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 N Trumbull, IL
EF0 category
Mar 2, 2012
12:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touchdown was witnessed by the county emergency management director. The intermittent damage path followed County Road 1100 fairly closely. Near the beginning of the track, a body shop was damaged. Some tree and power line damage occurred. A metal carport was blown away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.91 S Carmi, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A house lost the entire roof, and most windows were broken. A trailer home was blown a couple of feet off its foundation. Two to three grain bins were blown less than a hundred yards away. Utility poles were snapped. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Peak winds were estimated around 110 mph. The average path width was 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 N Epworth, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 1996
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Carmi Muni Arpt, IL
F0 category
Jun 8, 1974
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Feb 9, 1965
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Carmi, IL
White County · 5,525 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Carmi, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,879
Households2,070
Housing units2,422
Income
Median household income$47,051
$100k+ households26.3%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,112
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily87
Large multifamily121
Mobile homes99
Housing mix
Single-family share87.2%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share8.6%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,404
Renter-occupied666
Vacant units352
Home value & age
Median home value$98,700
Owner homes $300k+0.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1953
Older-home share83.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,854
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 54 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Carmi, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Carmi?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Carmi, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Carmi, IL on April 24, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Carmi — 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 Carmi address?

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