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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near East St. Louis, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near East St. Louis, IL from October 6, 1955 through February 27, 2011, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62205 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  East St. Louis, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 27, 2011

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near East St. Louis, IL

5 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2009
1:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N East St Louis, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 1980
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.00″ hail
May 19, 1975
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 3, 1974
12:56 PM CST
Hail report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 1973
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 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 East St. Louis, IL

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70 mph
Feb 27, 2011
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down part of a fence and bent a flag pole in half in Cahokia.
NWS Wind Report Location: N East St Louis, IL
60 mph
Aug 24, 2007
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N East St Louis, IL
75 mph
Jul 19, 2006
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds heavily damaged the Gateway Fabricators Building and caused partial collapse of several brick buildings onto cars in town. Also, numerous trees were uprooted and a truck was blown over at the local hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: East St Louis, IL
63 mph
Jun 10, 2002
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged large trees and some vehicles in a 20 block area between 69th and 89th street and north of State Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: East St Louis, IL
75 mph
Sep 8, 2001
9:40 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 75 to 80 mph hit the RV park at the Casino Queen overturning 6 recreational vehicles. Nine people were injured. Six were treated for minor injuries and released and 3 were kept overnight for observation. One of the RV's was overturned onto a vehicle, destroying both.
NWS Wind Report Location: East St Louis, IL
64 mph
Nov 10, 1998
4:30 AM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: East St Louis, IL
60 mph
Jul 11, 1986
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
60 mph
May 25, 1984
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 1980
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
75 mph
Aug 7, 1977
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
78 mph
Jul 9, 1973
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 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 East St. Louis, IL

1 reports
F1 category
Oct 6, 1955
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · 82,309 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

East St. Louis, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,278
Households7,436
Housing units10,973
Income
Median household income$30,992
$100k+ households15.3%
$150k+ households4.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,087
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily2,616
Large multifamily1,012
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share33.1%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,039
Renter-occupied3,397
Vacant units3,537
Home value & age
Median home value$52,700
Owner homes $300k+4.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1957
Older-home share76.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,742
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does East St. Louis have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 11 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near East St. Louis, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 27, 2011.

What is the largest hail ever reported in East St. Louis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near East St. Louis, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near East St. Louis, IL on May 19, 1975.

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

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

I am selling a home in East St. Louis — 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 East St. Louis address?

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