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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chester, IL from December 18, 1957 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chester, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chester, IL

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 10, 2024
6:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Chester, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Chester, IL
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2014
1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2013
11:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 SE Menard, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2010
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.29 ENE Menard, IL
0.88″ hail
Jan 29, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, IL
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2006
6:17 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, IL
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2006
12:52 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, IL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
12:48 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
12:27 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2006
3:00 AM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, IL
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2003
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Chester, IL
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 2001
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chester, 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 Chester, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 4-6 inch trees and one power pole down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw New Palestine, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
7:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles down east of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Chester, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
7:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Chester. Power poles snapped and power lines downed east of Chester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Chester, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off covered bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Bremen, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via Twitter with pictures included: Roof of Marys River Covered Bridge heavily damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Bremen, IL
60 mph
Apr 2, 2023
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZED HAIL ALSO OCCURRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA TWITTER WITH PICTURE INCLUDED: ON HWY 51 A ZX GAS STATION HAD ITS CANOPY BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Chester, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA TWITTER - VIDEO INCLUDED: TREES DOWN OVER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS FROM CHESTER OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND DOWNED TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
Oct 28, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM TWITTER: CHESTER HAS LOST ITS FIRE HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2021
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS ABOUT 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2020
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN CHESTER... IL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, IL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT STRATTON ST CHESTER IL TREE DOWNED BY WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Chester, IL
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT OLD PLANK OTTS DRIVE CHESTER MEDIUM-SIZED TREE DOWN IN PROPERTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Chester, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, 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 Chester, IL

11 reports
UNK category
Aug 30, 2024
5:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Videos and photos provided my Emergency Management show that a brief landspout tornado developed along the outflow boundary of a cluster of thunderstorms just north of Chester... IL. The landspout formed just east of Bodes Ln and tracked eastward... impacting several trees and two outbuildings before dissipating in an adjacent field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Chester, IL
UNK category
Oct 28, 2021
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TREES UPWARDS OF 18 INCHES IN DIAMETER HAVE BEEN UPROOTED. SMALL BOATS HAVE BEEN BLOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chester, IL
F2 category
Mar 11, 2006
9:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The fourth tornado from the Southeast Missouri supercell crossed into Randolph County Illinois about 9:47 pm CST moving across the southern portion of Kaskaskia Island. Debris originating from near St. Marys, Missouri was found in some fields on the island. Numerous snapped or uprooted trees were found on the island. The tornado crossed the Mississippi River on the north side of Chester with a damage path about 300 yards wide. F2 level damage was found just north of the Chester Correctional Center where a number of trees were leveled or snapped off. The tornado produced F1 damage at the Gorden Bud Cohen Recreational Complex where three wooden light posts were snapped off near the base, and several ball fields backstops and fences were blown over. Just to the east, three large pole barns and several outbuildings were destroyed, and a house had roof and exterior damage. The damage at this point was 300 yards wide and rated F2. The tornado continued to produced F1 to F2 damage along the remainder of its path through Randolph County with a nearly continuous 300 yard width. A Notable area of F2 damage were found just north and northeast of Bremen along Highway 150. This damage consisted of metal high power electric towers blown down, a destroyed mobile home, a number of destroyed barns and metal outbuildings, roof and exterior damage to several homes, and numerous trees uprooted. F2 damage was also found near Highway 150 about 1.5 miles west of Steeleville. The rear portion of a house had considerable roof and structural damage, several detached garages were destroyed, at least 5 metal outbuildings were destroyed, several barns destroyed, signs broken, and trees and power poles snapped. The tornado finally exited Randolph County about 1.5 miles south of Highway 154 on County Line Road about 10:15 pm CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Chester, IL
F0 category
May 12, 2002
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado hit a neighborhood on the south side of Chester. One home suffered roof damage while another had some siding stripped off. Several large pine trees were snapped at the base and a large oak tree was broken 15 feet from the base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chester, IL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1996
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Bremen, IL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1996
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Chester, IL
F3 category
Dec 21, 1967
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 6, 1961
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Apr 5, 1958
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Dec 18, 1957
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Dec 18, 1957
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 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

Chester, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,830
Households1,951
Housing units2,342
Income
Median household income$74,673
$100k+ households46.9%
$150k+ households22.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,875
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily183
Large multifamily114
Mobile homes149
Housing mix
Single-family share80.1%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share12.7%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,386
Renter-occupied565
Vacant units391
Home value & age
Median home value$107,800
Owner homes $300k+3.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share80.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,773
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 47 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Chester, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chester, IL is 4.00″. It was reported near Chester, IL on March 20, 1976.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chester — 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 Chester address?

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