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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Freeport, IL from May 9, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
127
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Freeport, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Freeport, IL

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2020
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT FREEPORT... IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Freeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeport, IL
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2018
3:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.75 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Freeport Albertus, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 W FREEPORT ALBERTUS. 0.75 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Freeport Albertus, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
8:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was relayed by the National Weather Service in Chicago.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNE Freeport, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
8:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 NW Freeport, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
8:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported pea to dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured half dollar size hail falling in Freeport for about 4 minutes. However, no damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured dime to quarter size hail in Freeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported pea to quarter size hail in Freeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department reported half dollar size hail falling in Freeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
0.88″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured dime to nickel size hail in Freeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
6:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail the size of quarters in Freeport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2013
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, IL
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2012
3:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Freeport, 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 Freeport, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down across the roadway on Hyde.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell down_ wires caught on branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the roadway. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-7 inch diameter tree limbs snapped and a measured wind gust of 55 mph. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down with some blocking a street in southern Freeport for a time. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of several small branches generally between 1 to 2 inches in diameter down in Freeport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed trees. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Freeport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport, IL
58 mph
Jul 15, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS at the Freeport Airport measured a gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport Albertus, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Freeport Albertus, IL
60 mph
Jun 22, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KFEP Freeport Arpt. NWS LOT was dialed into the site at the time of the report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport Albertus, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down along with an uprooted hardwood tree. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeport, IL
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch tree branches down across roadways and power lines. Power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Freeport, 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 Freeport, IL

9 reports
UNK category
May 25, 2022
8:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE AT A FARMSTEAD JUST SOUTHEAST OF THE ALBERTUS AIRPORT. THE TORNADO CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO AN OUTBUILDING... DESTROYED A GRAIN BIN... AND SNAPPED TREE TRUNKS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Freeport Airport, IL
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
7:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO MOVED THROUGH CROPLAND JUST SOUTH OF FREEPORT. THE TORNADO BEGAN JUST WEST OF FLORENCE... AND MOVED N/NE FOR ABOUT 4.5 MILES BEFORE DISSIPATING AT THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF FREEPORT. THE PATH WAS FOUND IN HIGH RESOLUTION SATELLITE IMAGERY AND CONFIRMED BY UAS SURVEY. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND THE MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS AROUND 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE LEADING EDGE OF A LARGER SWATH OF DAMAGING STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TORNADO FROM WHICH AN EF-SCALE RATING COULD BE ASSIGNED. THUS... THE TORNADO IS DESIGNATED EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Freeport, IL
UNK category
Aug 18, 2017
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO DEVELOPED AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO THE SOUTH... AND DAMAGED TREES ON ITS NORTH/NORTHEAST PATH. MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 80 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH AROUND 20 YARDS. PATH LENGTH AROUND 3.3 MILES. TORNADO ENDED AROUND 736 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Freeport, IL
UNK category
Aug 18, 2017
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK EF1 TORNADO TRACKED NORTH/NORTHEAST... DAMAGING NUMEROUS TREES. TWO HOMES ALSO SUFFERED MINOR DAMAGE. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 90 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH AROUND 75 YEARDS. PATH LENGTH AROUND 2.8 MILES. TORNADO ENDED AROUND 728 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Freeport, IL
UNK category
Aug 17, 2017
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN...SLIGHT DAMAGE TO A HOUSE...CORN DOWN...2 TREES DOWN...OTHER TREES HAVE TOPS MISSING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Freeport, IL
F0 category
Jun 14, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dissipated near IL 26 & Park Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Florence, IL
F0 category
Jun 6, 1999
2:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown produced no damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Freeport, IL
F0 category
Jun 1, 1999
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown along West Florence Road. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Florence, IL
F1 category
Apr 17, 1959
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeport, IL
Stephenson County · 16,193 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

Freeport, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,636
Households11,026
Housing units12,153
Income
Median household income$48,181
$100k+ households26.3%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,796
Attached single-family699
Small multifamily2,041
Large multifamily1,060
Mobile homes557
Housing mix
Single-family share64.2%
Attached-home share5.8%
Multifamily share25.5%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,494
Renter-occupied4,532
Vacant units1,127
Home value & age
Median home value$86,100
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1958
Older-home share77.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,795
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 127 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Freeport, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Freeport?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Freeport, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Freeport, IL on August 10, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Freeport — 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 Freeport address?

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