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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cornell, IL from June 14, 1957 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cornell, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cornell, IL

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Cornell, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2022
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cornell, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cornell, IL
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2003
3:43 PM CST
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cornell, IL
1.00″ hail
May 17, 1991
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1957
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 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 Cornell, IL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees damaged northeast of Cornell. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Cornell, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shows three power poles pushed over (not snapped)... facing generally to the north/northeast. Additional damage at a property about a quarter mile to the west. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cornell, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several instances of tree damage in the Cornell area... including snapped trees and downed large tree limbs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cornell, IL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LIVINGSTON DISPATCH RELAYS REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT AND IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF CORNELL. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATES BASED ON CALL TIME AND RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cornell, IL
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO BARNS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cornell, IL
69 mph
May 4, 2012
12:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered wind damage was reported across Cornell, including a few trees and utility poles that were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .67 N Cornell, IL
63 mph
Jun 12, 2010
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cornell, IL
60 mph
May 24, 2006
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles and power lines were blown down near 2500 North and 1400 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Cornell, IL
58 mph
Jun 29, 1998
4:25 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cornell, IL
58 mph
Aug 4, 1997
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackstone, IL
UNK mph
Sep 9, 1991
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Aug 27, 1983
1:15 AM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 1981
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Sep 17, 1978
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 1978
12:40 PM CST
Wind report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 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 Cornell, IL

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] STORM CHASER VIDEO SHOWS A TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN AND KICKING UP DIRT IN A FIELD BEFORE LIFTING. THE TORNADO... WHICH WILL BE ASSIGNED AN EF-U RATING... APPEARED TO BE ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Cornell, IL
EF0 category
Aug 18, 2015
3:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported by law enforcement. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 E Cornell, IL
EF3 category
Jun 5, 2010
7:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very quickly after the tornado that hit Streator lifted, yet another tornado touched down over extreme northern Livingston county approximately one quarter mile south of the county line and about a half mile west of 1100 E Road. Shortly after touching down, this tornado caused severe damage to homes on 1100 E Road and destroyed a barn as well. There were also several large trees downed in this location. As the tornado continued eastward, it completely collapsed a metal truss high tension electrical tower and bent over several other metal truss electrical towers in its path, which is consistent with low end EF3 damage. At this time the tornado was moving through an extremely rural area, however there was also a lone hardwood tree in its path that was debarked, with only large de-leafed branches remaining. ||The tornado continued eastward crossing Illinois Route 170 just south of the LaSalle and Livingston county line where hardwood trees were snapped. Large trees were broken at a farm house and a machine shed and grain bins were destroyed. The tornado then moved eastward for several more miles downing multiple trees and resulting in some minor structural damage between 1700 E Road and 1800 E Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 E Missal, IL
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2008
3:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video from a storm spotter along with eyewitness accounts from the Dwight Fire Department confirmed a weak tornado about four miles east of Cornell. The tornado remained in an open field and no damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.61 E Cornell, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 2002
2:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Manville, IL
F0 category
May 18, 2000
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blackstone, IL
F1 category
Jun 26, 1995
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cornell, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado caused $75 thousand in damage to conveyors, roofs, and tanks at one business and caused $8 thousand in damage to a roof of an office building at the Hicksgas plant. A barn and trees were also damaged in the area. Several people witnessed a funnel cloud just before the wind hit.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blackstone, 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

Cornell, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population419
Households168
Housing units201
Income
Median household income$64,286
$100k+ households28.6%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached178
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share88.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.0%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied125
Renter-occupied43
Vacant units33
Home value & age
Median home value$83,800
Owner homes $300k+0.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1950
Older-home share86.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars164
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 16 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Cornell, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cornell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cornell, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Cornell, IL on August 30, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cornell — 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 Cornell address?

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