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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forest City, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forest City, IL from December 4, 1973 through April 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61532 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest City, IL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forest City, IL

2 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, 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 Forest City, IL

16 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed Report] - Extensive tree damage... with one property reporting at least 15 trees damaged. Possible tornado... NWS damage survey will be necessary in this area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Union, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerlines down on Manito blacktop road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Forest City, IL
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN AND A PATIO RAILING WAS BROKEN
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Forest City, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2017
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IL
70 mph
Jun 7, 2015
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Bishop, IL
60 mph
Jun 21, 2014
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A falling tree destroyed a motor home.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Forest City, IL
60 mph
Jun 21, 2014
2:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines were knocked down in Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Forest City, IL
60 mph
May 25, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Forest City, IL
60 mph
May 25, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage occurred to a popcorn factory south of Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 SSW Forest City, IL
60 mph
May 15, 2007
12:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Several road construction signs were pulled out of the ground.|
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Forest City, IL
58 mph
Oct 29, 2004
10:25 PM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IL
58 mph
Jun 13, 2002
12:20 AM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles were blown down across US Highway 136.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Forest City, IL
UNK mph
Jun 28, 1998
6:43 PM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were blown down in Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 1994
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 1994
5:32 PM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two-foot diameter trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, 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 Forest City, IL

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 21, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... max wind speed 95 mph... path length 15.4 miles. The tornados path began approximately one mile north of Forest City ...along County Road 2800 E... where it first caused substantial tree damage. It then tracked northeastward through Union... crossing E Manito Rd and damaging a small outbuilding. Continuing its movement... the tornado entered the south side of Manito... resulting in snapped and uprooted trees and downed power lines. After crossing north of Hickory Grove road... the storm peeled the roof off a small outbuilding... lofting the debris eastward. The tornado then crossed into Tazewell County... just southeast of Parkland... where more tree damage and a tipped irrigation system were documented. The tornado proceeded to cross the Mackinaw River and caused extensive tree damage as it moved toward South Pekin... lifting slightly past the interchange of Townline Road and Towerline Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Forest City, IL
UNK category
Mar 12, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A number of irrigation pivots were overturned along the path... and several trees had branches damaged. The tornado moved northeast toward Green Valley where it snapped off 8 power poles before dissipating a short time later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Forest City, IL
F1 category
May 30, 2003
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Forest City (Mason County) and traveled east. On the south side of town, several homes sustained minor to major damage and a mobile home was destroyed. Also, some sheds and garages were destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down before it moved into Tazewell County. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Forest City, IL
F0 category
Dec 4, 1973
9:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Forest City, IL
Mason County · 5,962 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

Forest City, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population225
Households93
Housing units102
Income
Median household income$63,125
$100k+ households34.4%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached89
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share87.3%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share10.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied66
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$70,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1962
Older-home share92.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars92
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 16 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Forest City, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forest City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forest City, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Forest City, IL on April 3, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest City — 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 Forest City address?

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