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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Findlay, IL from June 13, 1958 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Findlay, IL · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Findlay, IL

6 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Findlay, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to one inch in diameter accumulated to at least an inch deep in and around Findlay.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Findlay, IL
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2003
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Findlay, IL
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2002
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Findlay, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2002
2:08 PM CST
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Findlay, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 1958
5:53 AM CST
Hail report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 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 Findlay, IL

12 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn with 2nd level torn off... near Findlay along Rt 128. Delayed Report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Findlay, IL
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down and siding ripped off house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Findlay, IL
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: relayed via broadcast media. photos of a small outbuilding/shed flipped over and a pine tree broken at the trunk. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Findlay, IL
70 mph
Nov 17, 2013
12:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were snapped off south of Findlay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Findlay, IL
81 mph
Jul 19, 2010
12:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downburst winds caused widespread damage in and around the town of Findlay. A marine storage facility on the west side of town had 16 aluminum doors blown in on the west side of the building. Numerous trees were damaged and several homes sustained minor roof damage. A large cell tower one mile east of Findlay was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Findlay, IL
69 mph
May 6, 2003
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed a machine shed and an apple tree. Also, a garage was pushed off of its foundation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Findlay, IL
UNK mph
Nov 10, 1998
5:53 AM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down throughout the county. In Findlay, a barn built in the 1800s collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Findlay, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 1998
5:52 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees. Also, the winds destroyed a porch roof and caused damage to the roof of a home two miles southeast of Findlay. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.
NWS Wind Report Location: Findlay, IL
UNK mph
Oct 17, 1996
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Findlay, IL
70 mph
Jul 6, 1987
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1958
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1958
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 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 Findlay, IL

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max winds 100 mph... path length 3.37 miles... width 75 yards. The tornado touched down about 4 miles southwest of Bethany in northeast Christian County where it snapped a softwood tree trunk and removed large branches from hardwood trees. It continued east... crossing the county line into Moultrie County and damaging more trees along its path. It lifted near County Road 300 N... about 2 miles south of Bethany.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Bethany, IL
EF0 category
Feb 20, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in an open field 3.3 miles west-southwest of Findlay at 4:40 PM CST. The tornado dissipated at 4:41 PM CST with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.25 W Findlay, IL
F0 category
Jul 8, 2001
4:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout briefly touched down on the north end of Lake Shelbyville, east of Findlay. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Findlay, IL
F0 category
Apr 7, 1998
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Findlay, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 3 miles north of Findlay. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Findlay, 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

Findlay, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population671
Households280
Housing units308
Income
Median household income$55,625
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached259
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily20
Large multifamily11
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share84.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share5.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied222
Renter-occupied58
Vacant units28
Home value & age
Median home value$90,800
Owner homes $300k+3.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1957
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars275
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 12 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Findlay, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Findlay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Findlay, IL is 1.25″. It was reported near Findlay, IL on March 23, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Findlay — 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 Findlay address?

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