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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fairfield, IL from April 2, 1975 through May 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62837 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code

Hail Reports

Wind Reports

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

2.50″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage Fairfield, IL · 1975–present Updated Daily · last May 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fairfield, IL

24 reports

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1.75″ hail

May 11, 2016
8:42 PM UTC

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, IL

1.50″ hail

May 11, 2016
8:32 PM UTC

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

May 11, 2016
8:29 PM UTC

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE AIRPORT.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

May 11, 2016
8:26 PM UTC

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, IL

1.10″ hail

May 20, 2012
5:21 PM CST-6

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail fell in Fairfield. Hail slightly bigger than quarter size fell on the south side of Fairfield.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

May 4, 2012
6:22 PM CST-6

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfield, IL

1.50″ hail

May 1, 2010
8:57 PM CST-6

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

Mar 8, 2009
11:55 AM CST-6

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Fairfield, IL

0.75″ hail

Apr 3, 2007
2:29 PM CST-6

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfield, IL

0.75″ hail

Jun 22, 2006
2:45 PM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

Jun 3, 2006
6:00 PM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, IL

0.88″ hail

Mar 11, 2006
5:36 AM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, IL

1.00″ hail

Jul 6, 2004
2:56 PM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Barnhill, IL

1.00″ hail

Jul 6, 2004
2:06 PM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported south of Fairfield, including the community of Barnhill.

NWS Hail Report Location: Barnhill, IL

0.75″ hail

Jun 27, 2002
3:52 PM CST

Hail report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, IL

30 reports

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60 mph

May 16, 2026
10:32 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Mar 11, 2026
11:31 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Tree blown into a trailer on Ash Street in Fairfield.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Apr 29, 2025
8:15 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Two large trees down across Hwy 45 just south of Fairfield.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Apr 20, 2024
1:15 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a trailer home.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Apr 19, 2024
1:18 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Metal roof blown off a large building along US 45 at County Road 620 North. Relayed via Twitter.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Mar 16, 2024
1:07 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Fairly widespread tree and powerline damage. Investigating one building with the roof removed in Wayne Co.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Fairfield, IL

60 mph

Aug 7, 2023
4:04 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Aug 7, 2023
3:59 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Lots of limbs down... and some power outages.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Jul 10, 2021
11:10 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TELEPHONE LINES DOWN. WEIGHTED TABLES AT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Aug 22, 2019
2:50 AM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON W. CURRY ST. IN FAIRFIELD.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Aug 6, 2019
8:37 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: POWER POLE KNOCKED DOWN ABOUT 4.5 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST OF FAIRFIELD IN BOYLESTON.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

May 31, 2018
3:50 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: WIND SPEEDS 40-45 MPH WITH GUSTS ABOVE 60 MPH ESTIMATED. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS COUNTY. BLEW DOORS OPEN ON HEALTH DEPT. GENERATORS ARE BEING UTILIZED.

NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Jul 13, 2016
10:25 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: SMALL LIMBS DOWN

NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fairfield, IL

UNK mph

Apr 26, 2016
9:40 PM UTC

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN FROM FALLING TREES ON US 45. TREES WERE ALSO DOWN IN TOWN.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Fairfield, IL

60 mph

Jul 7, 2014
3:01 PM CST-6

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in the city.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Fairfield, IL

81 mph

Apr 2, 2006
5:40 PM CST

Wind report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Wind damage was widespread in and around Fairfield. The most severe damage was in the Fairfield Municipal Airport area, where a crop-dusting company's hangar collapsed onto three airplanes. Metal from the building blew across a highway and wrapped around a stop sign. A metal storage building across from the hangar was destroyed. Just north of the hangar, the roof was partially peeled off an auto body shop, and a corner of a residential garage was damaged by flying debris. A mobile home was shifted off its foundation about a half mile north of the airport. Metal debris was tangled in power lines near the airport. The roof was peeled off an agribusiness about two to three miles north of Fairfield. The roof of radio station WFIW was partially ripped off. The steeple was blown off a church and through the front of the building while it was in session, but nobody was hurt. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted across Fairfield, and several television antennae were snapped. Many of the downed trees were weak or shallow-rooted trees. There was underpinning and shingle damage to other homes in Fairfield. A train ran into downed tree limbs across railroad tracks, causing minor damage to the train and forcing the closure of most railroad crossings in Fairfield for two hours. A National Weather Service damage survey indicated straight-line winds from 70 to 80 MPH were responsible for the damage, which was oriented from southwest to northeast. Relatively light damage occurred in rural areas between Fairfield and the Hamilton County line, where a barn was destroyed and a couple of homes were damaged. A person near the Hamilton County line photographed an apparent "gustnado," and numerous other citizens on the northern edge of Fairfield reported apparent gustnadoes.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, IL

9 reports

UNK category

Mar 16, 2024
1:11 AM UTC

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: EF-1 Tornado with estimated peak winds 90 mph. Path length 2.8 miles. Path width 75 yards. Tornado touched down 4.7 miles northeast of Fairfield IL at 8:11 PM CDT and lifted 4.3 miles northwest of Golden Gate IL at 8:15 PM CDT. Numerous pine trees snapped near base along track. One home near beginning of track had some roof damage (half of roof was tarped). Nearby tree had many large branches broken. A little further east... an anchored mobile home was lifted up and leaned over but not completely overturned. However... the mobile home sustained major damage and is uninhabitable. Another home east northeast of the mobile home had substantial soffit and porch damage. An old TV tower was toppled there as well as many snapped pine trees on the property.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Fairfield, IL

EF0 category

Jun 23, 2014
4:26 PM CST-6

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Near the beginning of the tornado track, just southwest of the intersection of County Road 1650E and County Road 700N, the tornado downed a tree onto a house. There was some structural damage to the house. Otherwise, this videotaped tornado tracked across mostly open fields. There was some disturbance to corn fields as it tracked southeast toward County Road 1800E. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 WSW Fairfield, IL

EF0 category

Jun 23, 2014
4:22 PM CST-6

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This widely photographed and videotaped tornado caused very little damage. Much of its track was over open fields. Where the tornado crossed tree lines, tree limbs were broken. The tornado began southeast of the intersection of Illinois Highway 15 and County Road 10. The tornado travelled east-northeast before curving southeast as it approached the southwest side of Fairfield. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Fairfield, IL

EF2 category

Apr 19, 2011
8:30 PM CST-6

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: One house was destroyed, with part of the roof removed and separation of some walls. A machine shed and several grain bins were destroyed. About a dozen power poles were snapped. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. A tank was blown about 150 yards. An outbuilding was blown across Route 15. The average path width was 100 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.2 SE Fairfield, IL

F3 category

Apr 19, 1996
8:28 PM CST

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Barnhill, IL

F4 category

Jun 2, 1990
5:24 PM CST

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL

F2 category

Oct 16, 1989
6:00 PM CST

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL

F1 category

Apr 3, 1989
3:30 PM CST

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL

F2 category

Jan 7, 1989
5:01 PM CST

Tornado report for Fairfield, IL

Wayne County · 5,585 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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Fairfield, IL area census snapshot

People & households

Population4,658

Households2,319

Housing units2,602

Income

Median household income$41,026

$100k+ households25.1%

$150k+ households7.5%

Housing stock

Single-family detached1,973

Attached single-family7

Small multifamily168

Large multifamily237

Mobile homes217

Housing mix

Single-family share75.8%

Attached-home share0.3%

Multifamily share15.6%

Mobile-home share8.3%

Ownership & occupancy

Owner-occupied1,579

Renter-occupied740

Vacant units283

Home value & age

Median home value$91,800

Owner homes $300k+4.4%

Owner homes $500k+2.0%

Owner homes $750k+2.0%

Median year built1957

Older-home share78.2%

Vehicle context

Households with cars2,043

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers

How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Fairfield have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 50 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Fairfield, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fairfield, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near Fairfield, IL on April 19, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairfield — 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 Fairfield address?

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