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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forsyth, IL from April 3, 1974 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62535 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forsyth, IL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forsyth, IL

9 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 12, 2026
6:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Forsyth, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsyth, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsyth, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsyth, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via social media; Wolf Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Forsyth, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsyth, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forsyth, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2013
12:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Forsyth, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 1998
7:18 PM CST
Hail report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forsyth, 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 Forsyth, IL

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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Forsyth. Tree damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage and some siding off homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down and minor structural damage occurred at Hickory Point Mall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down in Montezuma Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: All the west-facing air conditioner units at a hotel were pushed inward due to strong thunderstorm winds. In addition... a trailer was rolled over and a large tree was blown onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Extensive tree damage on a property in Forsyth. Video of numerous large branches down. Via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2024
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Semi blown over on Emery Road near Route 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2024
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Semi blown over on I-72 at Mile Marker 139.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Forsyth, IL
60 mph
Aug 26, 2023
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on corner of Lucile Ave and Highway 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2022
2:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BROKEN ON EAST MOUND RD. NEAR HIGHWAY 48.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TRAILER BLOWN OVER. RELAYED VIA WAND-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Forsyth, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2019
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF US-51 AND EMERY RD. RELAYED BY WAND-TV
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Forsyth, 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 Forsyth, IL

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 20, 2024
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 mph in Macon county 3 miles north-northwest of Forsyth. The damage path is 7 miles with a max width of 500 yds. The tornado was on the ground for 8 min and damaged trees... grain bins and power poles. The tornado traveled east and dissipated about 1 mile west of Argenta.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Forsyth, IL
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2015
8:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about 0.3 miles south of Forsyth at 9:25 PM CDT. The tornado snapped several trees at their tops, damaged a shed, destroyed a dog kennel, blew a garage door partially in, and created minor roof damage to two homes before quickly dissipating at 9:26 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .13 SW Forsyth, IL
F1 category
Apr 20, 2000
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down west northwest of the intersection of Route 51 and County Route 20. The tornado then crossed Route 51 moving to the northeast. It damaged a couple of large oil pipeline storage tanks (put large dents in them), then the tornado weakened in an open field and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Forsyth, IL
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth, IL
Macon County · 38,974 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

Forsyth, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,656
Households1,346
Housing units1,346
Income
Median household income$113,456
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,246
Attached single-family11
Small multifamily32
Large multifamily57
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share92.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share6.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,243
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$289,800
Owner homes $300k+46.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1996
Older-home share22.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,303
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 24 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Forsyth, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forsyth?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forsyth, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Forsyth, IL on April 1, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forsyth — 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 Forsyth address?

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