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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Granite City, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Granite City, IL from June 17, 1973 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Granite City, IL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Granite City, IL

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM Radio operator report near Pontoon Road and Maryville Road in Granite City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Granite City, IL
2.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Granite City, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Granite City, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2019
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2018
11:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.50″ hail
Oct 10, 2017
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.75″ hail
Oct 10, 2017
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2016
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granite City, 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 Granite City, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 16, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs down with structural damage to several homes along Emert Avenue and Johnson Road in Granite City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Granite City, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage in the area including trees and a snapped flag pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Granite City, IL
60 mph
May 26, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Granite City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 in tree limb down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** A large tree was uprooted onto a house on Logan Street. Two people inside the home were injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped off. It fell onto a power line taking the line down. Via picture on Twitter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down or snapped off at the base. Also... power pole snapped off. This was in Wilson Park area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via Facebook with picture included: Large tree uprooted and fallen on home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles snapped off around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported numerous trees down in and around Wilson Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granite City, IL
60 mph
Jul 1, 2023
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Granite City, IL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN OVER ONTO ILLINOIS ROUTE 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: Granite City, 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 Granite City, IL

6 reports
EF2 category
Apr 22, 2011
7:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: During the evening of Friday April 22nd, an intense supercell thunderstorm produced a long-track tornado which tore a path of destruction from west to east across the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, from St. Louis County Missouri eastward through the far northern portions of the City of St. Louis, then across the Mississippi River into Madison County Illinois. The tornado reached a maximum intensity of EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale as it tracked through the community of Bridgeton, just west of Lambert St. Louis International Airport, in St. Louis County. The total path length was 21.3 miles, with a width of up to half a mile.||The tornado crossed the Mississippi River from the far northern portions of the City of St. Louis into Madison County Illinois approximately 1.5 miles south of Interstate 270 . The tornado continued east to half a mile north of the intersection of Illinois Route 203 and Pontoon Road. Damage east of this intersection included uprooted and snapped trees and three homes had roofs removed. At least one hundred homes were damaged in the area. The maximum damage found was in a neighborhood along Bern and Dawn Avenues. The tornadic damage then curved southeast and ended near the intersection of Alton Street and Pontoon Road. Damage width over this area varied from 50 to 150 yards with a path length of 5.1 miles. The damage east of Illinois Route 203 was rated low-end EF2. The highest wind speeds associated with the EF2 damage were approximately 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.49 WNW Granite City, IL
EF1 category
Feb 27, 2011
11:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: It was determined that an EF1 tornado cut a 100 yard wide, over 3 mile long path through Granite City. The tornado first touched down at approximately 11:35 PM near the intersection of Illinois Route 3 and Rock Road. There, a large storage facility lost much of its roof. The tornado rapidly moved eastward at nearly 60 mph, causing significant tree and roof damage in its path. The tornado reached Maryville Road at around 11:38 PM where it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.9 WSW Granite City, IL
F1 category
Apr 10, 2001
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The 6th and last tornado spawned by the Heavy Precipitation Supercell that moved across the NWS St. Louis, County Warning Area, formed on the east side of Granite City and moved east into south Pontoon Beach. The tornado first damaged an apartment complex near Worthen Park. Two buildings were destroyed with 4 others suffering major to minor damage. Several cars in the parking lot were damaged by flying debris. One person was injured by flying glass. The tornado caused intermittent damage as it moved east across the Legacy Golf Course. Trees were downed and 3 homes suffered roof damage. In southern Pontoon Beach, one house was destroyed as the attached garage was blown away and the entire roof blown off. About 20 other homes/businesses were damaged before the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Granite City, IL
F1 category
Apr 13, 1998
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Granite City, IL
F4 category
Apr 3, 1981
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 17, 1973
1:00 AM CDT
Tornado report for Granite City, IL
Madison County · 93,884 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Granite City, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,670
Households11,316
Housing units12,742
Income
Median household income$60,490
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,336
Attached single-family151
Small multifamily1,527
Large multifamily621
Mobile homes107
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share16.9%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,135
Renter-occupied3,181
Vacant units1,426
Home value & age
Median home value$99,800
Owner homes $300k+1.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1958
Older-home share86.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,106
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 43 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Granite City, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Granite City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Granite City, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Granite City, IL on May 26, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Granite City — 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 Granite City address?

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