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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Decatur, IL from June 23, 1960 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62521 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
126
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Decatur, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Decatur, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur Airport, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakley, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Decatur Airport, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail at Decatur Zoo with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Decatur, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Decatur, IL
2.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from public of tennis ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Decatur, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail on west side of Decatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2013
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Decatur, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2010
1:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Decatur, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2010
1:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Decatur, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
8:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Decatur, 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 Decatur, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees knocked down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees knocked down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down on N Fairview Ave near the intersection of W Mckinley Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down onto a garage. Time estimated from radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, IL
78 mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous powerlines blown down across Macon county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline line blown down at Shadow Ridge in Decatur.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo showing a large tree limb blown down onto Main Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Decatur, IL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 inch live tree with top blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Decatur, IL
58 mph
Apr 19, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Airport, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Florida Court. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Decatur, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Several large tree branches were blown down... including one that fell onto a car. Damage was concentrated from Valley View Court to near the intersection of West Division Street and North Woodlawn Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Decatur, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down across Decatur.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Decatur, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down near Lake Decatur.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Decatur, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A tree fell onto a house on Bayview Drive. One person sustained a head injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Decatur Airport, 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 Decatur, IL

13 reports
UNK category
Jan 24, 2023
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 NNW DECATUR AIRPORT. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 NNW DECATUR AIRPORT. DELAYED REPORT. PATH LENGTH 1.1 MILES... WIDTH 20 YARDS. SEVERAL TRAILERS AT RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WERE MOVED. TWO TREES WERE DAMAGED WITH ONE BLOWN INTO A FIELD. INSULATION AND DEBRIS FROM EARLIER DAMAGE WAS BLOWN INTO A FIELD ON CAMPUS. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST AND DAMAGED SEVERAL CEDAR TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Decatur Airport, IL
UNK category
Jan 3, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH 0.2 MILES... WIDTH 25 YARDS. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO AN ABANDONED BOWLING ALLEY ALONG N. 22ND ST. SPOTTER WATCHED TORNADO CROSS ROAD. VIDEO FROM AFTER THE STORM PASSED SHOWS DEBRIS SCATTERED ACROSS THE ROAD AND ADJACENT FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Decatur, IL
EF1 category
Oct 13, 2014
3:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down south of the Decatur Airport along Illinois Route 121 just south of the US-36 intersection at 4:12 PM CDT. A traffic signal mast was snapped, power lines were knocked down, two trees were snapped, and a shed and dumpster were overturned. The tornado quickly dissipated by 4:13 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 SSW (Dec)Decatur Arpt, IL
EF1 category
May 31, 2013
9:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at 10:03 PM CDT on the northwest side of Decatur near the intersection of Division Street and Summit Avenue. The tornado tracked northeastward through Graceland Cemetery, across Oakland Avenue, and just south of the Decatur Memorial Hospital before dissipating near East Maywood Court at 10:07 PM CDT. Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down along the path of the tornado, with the most significant tree damage occurring in Graceland Cemetery. The Plaza TV shop on Oakland Avenue lost its roof and suffered broken windows and siding damage. Other minor roofing damage occurred along the path of the tornado, with numerous trees and tree branches knocked down for several blocks south of the tornado as well. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 WNW Decatur, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in Lincoln Homestead Memorial Park. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Decatur, IL
F1 category
Apr 18, 1996
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Decatur, IL
F1 category
Nov 11, 1984
11:56 AM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 12, 1978
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Nov 30, 1975
12:07 AM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Aug 10, 1974
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Aug 10, 1974
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Aug 10, 1974
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jun 10, 1963
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur, IL
Macon County · 38,974 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

Decatur, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population70,368
Households30,904
Housing units36,121
Income
Median household income$50,809
$100k+ households28.3%
$150k+ households8.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,505
Attached single-family712
Small multifamily3,350
Large multifamily4,625
Mobile homes929
Housing mix
Single-family share73.4%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share22.1%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,244
Renter-occupied11,660
Vacant units5,217
Home value & age
Median home value$97,300
Owner homes $300k+5.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1960
Older-home share80.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars27,428
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 126 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Decatur, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Decatur?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Decatur, IL is 3.50″. It was reported near Decatur, IL on June 23, 1960.

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

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

I am selling a home in Decatur — 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 Decatur address?

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