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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Galva, IL from July 4, 1955 through May 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61434 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Galva, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Galva, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 W Galva. Spotter reported lots of pea to dime size hail with a few up to quarters. Report relayed by EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL 1.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF GALVA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Galva, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND TRAINED SPOTTERS REPORTED HAIL THAT WAS BETWEEN PEA TO QUARTER SIZED. ALSO REPORTED HALF INCH HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY N300 NEAR 1500 E HIGHWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2017
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
2.50″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Galva, IL
2.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL TO SLIGHTLY BIGGER RIGHT NOW. DURATION 3 MINUTES SO FAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galva, IL
0.88″ hail
Sep 9, 2014
1:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail cover the ground and lasted for about 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galva, IL
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2014
7:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galva, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
4:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported that hail was falling for the past 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galva, IL
0.75″ hail
Nov 17, 2013
11:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galva, 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 Galva, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few very large branches of trees downed. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2025
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pine tree top blown off. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage throughout Galva. 4-5 power lines down... plus several electrical services pulled from houses. US 34 is still blocked due to power lines too low for traffic. 3 known locations with tree limbs falling on houses. One home has roof damage and a broken window. One gas leak reported. Healthy limbs up to 10” out of trees. One uprooted tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported a tree blocking Midland Road near the country club. Time of the event estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar; grain wagons blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Galva, IL
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 GRAIN BINS BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S German Corner, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
2:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND POLES DOWN IN GALVA... RELAYED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
1:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM GALVA. POWER LINES AND POLES DOWN IN GALVA... RELAYED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM GALVA FOR NEW INFORMATION. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER LINE DOWN. SEVRAL OF THE BRANCHES WERE 6 TO 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER. A 100 YEAR OLD TREE SNAPPED OFF IN THE CEMETERY SEVERAL FEET ABOVE THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MORGRAN NELSON CALLED IN REPORTS FROM TOWN. SEVERAL TREES DOWN... SOME OF WHICH WERE 2-2.5 FEET WIDE... ALONG WITH A 4 FOOT WIDE TREE THAT FELL THAT WAS MOSTLY ROTTEN. SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES (~2-3 INCHES DIAMETER) BROKEN OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED OFF AT THE BASE AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSW GALVA. TREE SNAPPED OFF AT THE BASE AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN GALVA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2018
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LIMB DOWN ON POWER LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, 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 Galva, IL

9 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** CORRECTED COUNTY REFERENCE FROM KNOX TO HENRY. AN EF-2 TORNADO WITH PEAK ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 120 MPH CAUSED DAMAGE THAT HAD A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 50 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 1.29 MILES. DAMAGE WAS TO TWO SNAPPED POWER POLES... ONE HOME WITH SHINGLE DAMAGE AND ANOTHER WITH A ROOF COMPLETELY REMOVED AND DOORS BLOWN OUT. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 2.0 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST OF GALVA AND LIFTED ABOUT 0.8 MILES WEST OF GALVA. ONE PERSON WAS INJURED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Galva, IL
F0 category
May 10, 2003
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Galva, IL
F0 category
May 18, 2000
2:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Galva, IL
F0 category
May 15, 1998
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado downed powerlines and damaged rooftops in Galva.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galva, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 1997
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Galva, IL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1996
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Galva, IL
F0 category
May 27, 1995
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado ripped large tree limbs off three trees of the Don and LeAnn Doubler residence. A nearby railroad crossing sign was snapped off and tossed on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galva, IL
F1 category
Aug 25, 1981
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 18, 1973
1:15 PM CDT
Tornado report for Galva, IL
Henry County · 19,389 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

Galva, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,543
Households1,073
Housing units1,182
Income
Median household income$55,446
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,073
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily44
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share90.8%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share8.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied828
Renter-occupied245
Vacant units109
Home value & age
Median home value$77,800
Owner homes $300k+2.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share88.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,017
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 41 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Galva, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Galva?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Galva, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near Galva, IL on February 28, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Galva — 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 Galva address?

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