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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Garrett, IL from January 18, 1996 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Garrett, IL · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Garrett, IL

2 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2022
4:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORT FROM COUNTY ROAD 300 E.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Bourbon, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1999
8:56 PM CST
Hail report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Garrett, 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 Garrett, IL

10 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 4, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO ROOF OF SHED. ALSO REPORTED MINOR HOME EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO SIDING... GUTTERS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IL
60 mph
Jun 21, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Garrett.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Garrett, IL
69 mph
Apr 2, 2006
5:58 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor damage to a home and garage. Storage shed destroyed and machine shed roof damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IL
75 mph
Mar 30, 2005
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of wind damage in and near the east side of Atwood. Damage at the East Forest Estates Mobile Home Park included a mobile home blown off its foundation and numerous other homes with windows and doors blown out. A large tree was blown over onto a garage and caused significant damage to the structure and its contents in the Oaks subdivision on the southeast corner of Atwood. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Garrett, IL
58 mph
May 9, 2002
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down. Also, in Villa Grove a window on a business was blown out, an unoccupied camper was destroyed, and awnings on a car wash were damaged. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Garrett, IL
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2000
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread crop and tree damage extends from Atwood south to 4.5 miles south southeast of Arthur.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Garrett, IL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2000
7:38 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down, blocking a road just north of Bourbon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bourbon, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 1998
7:21 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous power lines, trees, and tree limbs. Also, two barns were damaged, one just southeast of Arthur and another 1 mile south of Arcola. Some homes sustained siding damage. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IL
UNK mph
Sep 8, 1996
2:35 PM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Garrett, IL
UNK mph
Jan 18, 1996
11:40 AM CST
Wind report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atwood/Arcola, 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 Garrett, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Mar 17, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 4.5 miles southwest of Tuscola along County Rd 750 N and it progressed east along that road snapping off numerous large pine trees as well as damaging an outbuilding before it dissipated shortly after crossing N County Rd 800 E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Garrett, IL
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
12:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garrett, IL
Douglas County · 7,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed into Douglas County from Moultrie County about 5 miles north of Arthur at 12:37 PM CST, then tracked northeastward before lifting 0.8 miles east of Garrett at 12:41 PM CST. The tornado damaged the roofs of 3 homes and 5 outbuildings, as well as, numerous trees and power poles in rural western Douglas County. It then crossed U.S. Highway 36 and tracked into the town of Garrett where it damaged the roofs of about two dozen homes and mobile homes before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.05 WSW Garrett, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Garrett, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population92
Households60
Housing units79
Income
Median household income$68,214
$100k+ households21.7%
$150k+ households8.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached61
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share77.2%
Attached-home share16.5%
Multifamily share1.3%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied52
Renter-occupied8
Vacant units19
Home value & age
Median home value$95,000
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1945
Older-home share97.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars60
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 10 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Garrett, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Garrett?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Garrett, IL is 1.50″. It was reported near Bourbon, IL on July 16, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Garrett — 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 Garrett address?

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