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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fairmount, IL from April 9, 2001 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
0.88″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fairmount, IL · 2001–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fairmount, IL

3 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
6:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairmount, IL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2012
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairmount, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
5:39 PM CST
Hail report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, IL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 3-inch diameter tree limb was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Jamaica, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corn laid down in a NE-SW direction north of county road 1250N and west of county road 130E. Report from CoCoRaHS observer IL-CP-1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Homer, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Drone footage and Sentinel satellite data showed a barn lost its roof and corn damage was seen along Catlin-Homer Road just west of county road 200E... consistent with a downburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Homer, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Old township building blown off its foundation. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jamaica, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmount, IL
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2022
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jamaica, IL
60 mph
Mar 6, 2022
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jamaica, IL
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE LIMB BLEW INTO A HOUSE AND SEVERAL TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN. RELAYED BY WCIA-TV. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fairmount, IL
73 mph
Jul 11, 2017
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmount, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2017
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND POWER POLES DOWNED BETWEEN FAIRMOUNT AND CATLIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Fairmount, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2017
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLES DOWNED NEAR 1050 NORTH ROAD AND 100 EAST ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Fairmount, IL
60 mph
Aug 31, 2013
4:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A grain silo was destroyed about 1 mile north of Jamaica on 600 East Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Jamaica, IL
60 mph
May 13, 2009
11:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto power lines at the intersection of County Road 1050 North and 200 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.88 SW Fairmount, IL
58 mph
Nov 6, 2005
2:15 AM CST
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and fence were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Fairmount, IL
58 mph
Jun 10, 2004
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jamaica, 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 Fairmount, IL

4 reports
UNK category
Oct 3, 2025
6:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Media relayed a video of a landspout tornado viewed from SE edge of Fairmount looking SE towards Jamaica... though the specific location is unknown at this time. Witness reported that they watched it form and dissipate... and a second formed in the same area within a few minutes. Video shows the base of the landspout over open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Jamaica, IL
UNK category
Aug 16, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 N Homer. Drone footage showed a barn lost its roof and corn damage was seen along Catlin-Homer Road just west of county road 200E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Homer, IL
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2009
4:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 2 miles east-southeast of Fairmont. The tornado was on the ground for less than one minute, and no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 SE Ryan, IL
EF0 category
May 13, 2009
11:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fairmount, IL
Vermilion County · 27,107 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado very briefly touched down 2 1/2 miles southeast of Homer or about 1/4 mile east of the intersection of County Roads 100E and 1050N. A large farm machinery shed was destroyed and several main transmission power poles were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.1 WSW Fairmount, 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

Fairmount, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population610
Households247
Housing units254
Income
Median household income$63,393
$100k+ households36.0%
$150k+ households8.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached207
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share81.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied189
Renter-occupied58
Vacant units7
Home value & age
Median home value$95,900
Owner homes $300k+1.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share76.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars239
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 16 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Fairmount, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairmount?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fairmount, IL is 0.88″. It was reported near N Fairmount, IL on April 17, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairmount — 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 Fairmount address?

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