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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dixon, IL from August 30, 1956 through July 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dixon, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dixon, IL

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Dixon, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dixon, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Dixon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter sized hail on the north side of Dixon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Dixon, IL
2.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
5:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported near Dixon.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dixon Muni Arpt, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2010
1:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dixon, IL
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2008
3:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to grape size hail was reported four miles west of Dixon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Dixon, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2006
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Dixon, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2006
3:06 PM CST
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2006
6:39 PM CST
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2004
6:47 PM CST
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, IL
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2004
6:41 PM CST
Hail report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixon, 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 Dixon, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tent and other structural damage at the Petunia festival. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
65 mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-70 mph gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structure damage at a business along Hwy 26 south of Woosung. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris reported in fields along Rt 26 just south of Woosung. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Dixon, IL
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles leaning over onto the road resulting in power outages in the city. Photo submitted via social media... but location and damage confirmed by EM. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Grand Detour, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of downed tree relayed to us from a viewer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires downed in Dixon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee county sheriffs office reports tree damage across Lee county with the worst in Dixon and Ashton. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large tree limbs blown down and a porch roof collapsed. Relayed through social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
66 mph
Apr 4, 2023
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PRIVATE WEATHER STATION RECORDED 66 MPH WIND GUST WITH AN ABRUPT WIND SHIFT FROM EASTERLY TO WESTERLY... THEN BACK TO EASTERLY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2023
5:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TIPPED OVER ON IL-38 EAST OF DIXON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2023
5:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO SHARED BY PUBLIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE NEAR 2ND AND COLLEGE IN DIXON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
2:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTS TREE BRANCH DAMAGED POWER LINE AT THE 500 BLOCK OF EAST BRADSHAW ST IN DIXON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Dixon, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF A LARGE LIVE TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixon, IL
66 mph
Mar 7, 2022
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION UP060 DIXON 3 ESE (UP RAIL).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Dixon, 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 Dixon, IL

5 reports
F0 category
May 8, 1988
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
May 15, 1986
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 6, 1972
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Sep 26, 1959
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Aug 30, 1956
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Dixon, IL
Lee County · 11,747 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

Dixon, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,166
Households5,808
Housing units6,359
Income
Median household income$58,371
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,591
Attached single-family151
Small multifamily897
Large multifamily496
Mobile homes224
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share21.9%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,734
Renter-occupied2,074
Vacant units551
Home value & age
Median home value$113,300
Owner homes $300k+6.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1956
Older-home share82.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,105
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 60 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Dixon, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dixon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dixon, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near Dixon, IL on April 18, 1975.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dixon — 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 Dixon address?

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