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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Girard, IL from August 4, 1959 through June 29, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Girard, IL · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Girard, IL

10 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Girard, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
4:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 WSW Girard, IL
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2005
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio spotters reported nickel size hail west of Girard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Girard, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2005
12:56 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, IL
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Girard, IL
0.75″ hail
May 12, 1998
7:36 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 1998
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The local newspaper reported 3/4 inch hail fell in Girard.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1997
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Girard, 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 Girard, IL

12 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MULTIPLE MATURE TREES SNAPPED LOW ON THE TRUCK... ONE TREE UPROOTED... ONE POWER POLE KNOCKED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Girard, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
64 mph
Sep 5, 2012
7:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Girard and snapped a power pole off at its base in Nilwood, knocking out power to the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Girard, IL
60 mph
Apr 15, 2011
3:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a very large tree limb. It landed on a house causing minor roof and siding damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Girard, IL
60 mph
Aug 19, 2009
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Girard, IL
70 mph
Dec 27, 2008
12:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs with a few falling onto homes causing minor roof damage. Part of the roof of a mobile home was blown off. Also, an old barn was destroyed and 2 grain bins were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Girard, IL
61 mph
Jun 18, 1998
8:16 PM CST
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
59 mph
Jun 18, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
78 mph
Apr 13, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
75 mph
Jun 8, 1995
6:45 AM CST
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts as high as 75 mph knocked down numerous trees, power poles, and power lines. One tree fell and completely demolish a bandstand in Brighton. A tractor-semitrailer was blown off the road along Interstate 55 near Mount Olive as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Girard, IL
UNK mph
May 25, 1989
12:35 AM CST
Wind report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 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 Girard, IL

2 reports
EF3 category
Apr 19, 2011
4:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path of this tornado was a very curved one as it initially tornado touched down about 2.5 miles west of Girard, Illinois, on Emerson Airline Road. It caused extensive damage to a couple of houses in this location. It then travelled to the northeast crossing Henry Road, north of the intersection with Emerson Airline Road, and damaging 3 farmsteads. One home was destroyed and another home sustained moderate damage, trapping the residents in the basement until they could be rescued. Also, several barns were destroyed in this area. The tornado began to travel on a more easterly course, damaging or destroying several farmsteads on Neff Road. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed in this area and one house was destroyed. As it approached Pleasant Hill Road approximately 1.2 miles northwest of Girard, it caused major damage to a brick home and destroyed all of the outbuildings. The tornado continued to travel to the east, destroying a farm about a mile north of town on Illinois Route 4. Several cows were killed in this location. Then the tornado began to curve back to the southeast, crossing Prose Road about half a mile south of the intersection with Substation Road. In this location it caused extensive damage to a brick home with most of the exterior walls destroyed but with the interior wall structure intact. This damage was rated EF3. The tornado continued to the southeast. It caused moderate roof damage to a house on Kimes Road near intersection with Adams Road. The tornado then lifted and dissipated on Adams Road after hitting one last farmstead and causing minor damage. Several farms sustained damage along the path of the tornado with many of the houses that were damaged rated EF2 with large portions of the roofs badly damaged. Numerous outbuildings were either destroyed or sustained major damage along this track as well. Also, about 20 power poles were blown down along Illinois Route 4 just north of town. The average path width of the tornado was 150 yards with a maximum width of 200 yards. The highest rating of the damage was EF3 and with peak wind speeds of 150 mph. Two miles west of Girard, two people heading for the basement to seek shelter from the tornado, sustained minor cuts and bruises. Because the path of the tornado was curved the actual total path length of the tornado was 5.1 miles, not 4.3 miles as displayed in the main header for this event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.45 WSW Girard, IL
F2 category
Aug 4, 1959
6:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Girard, IL
Macoupin County · 17,318 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

Girard, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,740
Households637
Housing units855
Income
Median household income$40,250
$100k+ households27.9%
$150k+ households3.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached690
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily120
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share80.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share15.9%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied312
Renter-occupied325
Vacant units218
Home value & age
Median home value$96,300
Owner homes $300k+1.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1955
Older-home share76.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars585
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 12 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Girard, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Girard?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Girard, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Girard, IL on May 9, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Girard — 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 Girard address?

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