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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fults, IL from September 4, 1965 through March 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fults, IL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fults, IL

12 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 8, 2024
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated from picture. golf ball to tennis ball sized hail in festus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fults, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Renault, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ames, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ames, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Renault, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fults, IL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fults, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
1:10 AM CST
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Renault, IL
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2004
12:17 PM CST
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported 3/4 inch hail that covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Renault, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dollar size hail was reported in Renault.
NWS Hail Report Location: Renault, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 1992
2:08 PM CST
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
0.75″ hail
May 30, 1982
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 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 Fults, IL

11 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on twitter shows a seemingly healthy large pine tree split. Report also mentioned downed power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Renault, IL
64 mph
Aug 12, 2010
1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown onto Bluff Road. The road was blocked for about 2 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 ESE Fults, IL
60 mph
Aug 5, 2010
4:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew over a power pole about a mile northeast of Kidd. In Renault, several large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Kidd, IL
60 mph
Nov 15, 2005
10:39 AM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a large tree limb down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ames, IL
63 mph
May 19, 2005
11:35 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a couple of power poles snapped and a couple a garages damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fults, IL
75 mph
May 6, 2003
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed 2 large livestock buildings at a dairy farm near Ames. Damage was estimated at $300,000 to $500,000.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ames, IL
75 mph
May 6, 2003
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Renault, IL
75 mph
May 6, 2003
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Renault, IL
58 mph
Jul 27, 1997
1:59 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The County Sheriff reported trees down allong Ames Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ames, IL
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1992
7:30 PM PST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
71 mph
Jul 20, 1981
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 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 Fults, IL

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 15, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85mph touched down north of Ames... IL in Monroe County at 5:35pm on March 15. The tornado crossed into Randolph County northwest of Ruma... damaging trees and outbuildings. The strongest damage occurred to Trinity Lutheran Church... which sustained roof damage. The tornado lifted 8 minutes later north of Grigg... IL at 5:43pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ames, IL
UNK category
Aug 13, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief... weak tornado formed near Ames Road (1N of Ames... IL) at 535PM and tracked due east... striking a shed and producing EF0 damage. Then it moved through a soybean field north of Faust Road where it dissipated at 536PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ames, IL
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2014
4:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the north end of Fults, just north of Ivy Road, southwest of where the train tracks cross Ivy Road. In this location the corn crop was snapped off. The tornado continued to the northeast snapping off half of a large maple tree. The tree fell onto a house causing moderate damage. Also, several smaller trees in the area were damaged. The tornado then crossed Ivy Road and took off a side section of an old barn before lifting and dissipating on the south side of Bluff Road. The tornado was rated EF0. It was on the ground for a third of a mile with a max path width of 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .31 SSE Fults, IL
F2 category
Mar 11, 2006
9:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second Jefferson County, MO tornado crossed the Mississippi River into Monroe County Illinois at about 9:47 pm CST and moved north northeast for about 2 miles. Several trees were and outbuildings were damaged just to the southwest and northwest of Fults. The maximum width was 100 yards with a F2 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Fults, IL
F1 category
Mar 11, 2006
9:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third tornado from the Jefferson County, MO supercell thunderstorm formed about 2 miles southwest of Fults about 9:46 pm CST. It destroyed a large grain bin as it moved east northeast. As it moved into the town of Fults, it caused minor roof damage and siding damage to 2 homes and minor roof damage to the Post Office. Two small sheds in the area were also destroyed. Several pine trees were snapped off at the tornado left Fults and dissipated. The maximum damage path was 100 yards wide with a F1 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Fults, IL
F0 category
Jun 10, 2003
5:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial survey conducted by members of the BAMEX (Bow Echo and Convective Mesoscale Convective Vortex Experiment) project revealed a small tornado occurred in a rural area near Renault. Damage was limited to a path of downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Renault, IL
F1 category
May 6, 2003
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed near the intersection of Carr and Faust in eastern Monroe County and caused damage along a 4 mile path northeast to Ames Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off near the ground, several grain silos were destroyed, a barn lost half of its roof, and a home suffered minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Renault, IL
F1 category
Sep 4, 1965
7:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Fults, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 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

Fults, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population20
Households7
Housing units12
Income
Median household income$98,750
$100k+ households57.1%
$150k+ households42.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units5
Home value & age
Median home value$109,400
Owner homes $300k+14.3%
Owner homes $500k+14.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1955
Older-home share91.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 11 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Fults, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fults?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fults, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near Fults, IL on May 8, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fults — 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 Fults address?

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