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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Champaign, IL from April 11, 1965 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61820 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Champaign, IL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Champaign, IL

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 20, 2022
6:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME SIZE HAIL STARTED AT 117 AM AND LAST 5 MINUTES NEAR MCKINLEY AND PARK AVE. HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AT 122 AM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2022
6:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2022
6:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2020
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2020
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2019
6:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2019
5:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Champaign, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
4:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Champaign, IL
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2014
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Champaign, IL
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2014
2:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Champaign, IL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2012
11:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Champaign, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Champaign, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2009
4:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs blown down on SW side of Champaign. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down at 1209 West Park with tree down on wire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Webcam photo showing damage at the top of a tall building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to the side of a warehouse and two powerlines were snapped. Other small outdoor objects scattered around.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Radio tower collapsed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole bent near Centennial Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across Champaign... including one blocking Prospect Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at corner of Victor Street and Park Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down at Hessel Park. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down and landed on top of a car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows a large tree... approximately two feet in diameter... blown onto a wooden fence. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows roofing damage to a large apartment complex north of I-74 and west of Prospect Avenue. Time estimated by radar. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported in the Ashland Park neighborhood... including signs bent over. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to the roof of a large apartment complex... with numerous chunks of shingles pulled up or removed. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Champaign, IL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down near Centennial Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL

15 reports
UNK category
Jun 16, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This updates the previous Urbana tornado to extend the start point in the north side of Champaign. This tornado touched down near the intersection of N Mattis Ave and W Olympian Dr... where it damaged the roof of a business and toppled a small metal tower. The tornado progressed east and produced tree damage as well as additional roof damage to a warehouse. The tornado produced additional tree damage and an outbuilding damage as it progressed along W Oaks Rd N. The tornado crossed Hwy 45 just northeast of Frasca Field and then largely tracked east. Structural damage was mainly some roof damage close to Hwy 45... with a number of trees snapped further east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jun 16, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This updates the previous report for the Champaign-Urbana tornado to adjust the starting point farther west. This tornado touched down along N Duncan Rd where it damaged solar panels... fencing and some trees. It progressed across I-74 where it damaged the roof of a business and toppled a small metal tower along N Mattis Ave. The tornado progressed east and produced tree damage as well as additional roof damage to a warehouse. The tornado produced additional tree damage and an outbuilding damage as it progressed along W Oaks Rd N. The tornado crossed Hwy 45 just northeast of Frasca Field and then largely tracked east. Structural damage was mainly some roof damage close to Hwy 45... with a number of trees snapped further east. EF1 tornado. 100 mph. 9.09 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Champaign, IL
UNK category
May 13, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple photos and videos of a landspout tornado near and northeast of the FedEx Facility from broadcast media and social media. No damage was reported. Location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Champaign, IL
UNK category
Feb 27, 2023
2:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND NEAR STALEY AND KEARNS RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jun 10, 2018
7:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE SURVEY INDICATED AN EF0 TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 0.1 MILE ON THE SSW EDGE OF CHAMPAIGN. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR DUNCAN RD AND ROLLING ACRES DR DAMAGING TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jun 10, 2018
7:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF0 TORNADO DEVELOPED NEAR COPPER RIDGE ROAD... ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CHAMPAIGN. THE TORNADO DAMAGED ROOFS... A SHED... FENCING AND TREES. IT DISSIPATED AFTER 0.1 OF A MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jun 10, 2018
7:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. DAMAGE TO TWO HOUSE ROOFS... POWER POLES... AND TREES ON COPPER RIDGE ROAD. ...CORRECTED LOCATION...
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jun 10, 2018
7:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. DAMAGE TO TWO HOUSE ROOFS... POWER POLES... AND TREES ON COPPER RIDGE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Champaign, IL
F0 category
Apr 2, 2006
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Champaign, IL
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
5:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Champaign, IL
F1 category
Oct 24, 2001
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just west of the intersection of Interstates 57 and 74. An animal hospital sustained minor damage to some free standing brick walls. Moving east northeast from this location, a semi was blown over on the clover leaf of the Interstate intersection. The driver did not sustain any injuries. To the east of the intersection, a fabrication business was destroyed with the entire building having collapsed and a 30 foot section of the front wall was pushed back towards the rear of the building. Two occupants of the business sustained minor injuries. One sustained a broken hand and numerous cuts and bruises and the other occupant had a minor bump on his head. Another building behind this business sustained major damage. The tornado then crossed a field into a small subdivision. A duplex sustained major damage when the western half of it was destroyed. Further down several homes sustained minor roof damage, with the exception of one home which had part of its roof ripped off. Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down as well. Damage was estimated around $500,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Champaign, IL
F0 category
May 28, 1996
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Champaign, IL
UNK category
Jul 19, 1970
6:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 21, 1967
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jan 24, 1967
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Champaign, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 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

Champaign, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population88,822
Households36,493
Housing units41,484
Income
Median household income$57,544
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,056
Attached single-family2,258
Small multifamily5,763
Large multifamily14,759
Mobile homes648
Housing mix
Single-family share43.5%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share49.5%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,376
Renter-occupied20,117
Vacant units4,991
Home value & age
Median home value$199,700
Owner homes $300k+24.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars30,826
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 95 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Champaign, 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 Champaign?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Champaign, IL is 2.75″. It was reported near Champaign, IL on May 18, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Champaign — 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 Champaign address?

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