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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jonesboro, IL from November 16, 1955 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jonesboro, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jonesboro, IL

20 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail fell in the Cobden and Jonesboro areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jonesboro, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 25, 2015
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Ware, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Jonesboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jonesboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 W Jonesboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2007
1:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jonesboro, IL
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ware, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
5:36 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell along Highway 127 two miles north of Jonesboro. Quarter size hail fell in Cobden.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Jonesboro, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Jonesboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2002
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Jonesboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
10:27 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This was the second of two severe thunderstorms that passed southeast across Union County in less than two hours. The main feature of both storms was golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Jan 3, 2000
9:15 AM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 17, 1995
5:16 AM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: About ten damage claims were filed with insurance companies as a result of the hailstorm. Enough hail fell to clog storm drains and turn the ground white. Undetermined damage was done to apple orchards.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
7:41 AM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 1995
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1991
2:51 AM CST
Hail report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 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 Jonesboro, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Jonesboro. Several trees down. Corrected time.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
1:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway 146 near the intersection of Highway 127. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large tree limbs down in Anna-Jonesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Jonesboro, IL
65 mph
Dec 6, 2021
4:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
Jan 15, 2020
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN WARE. CARPORT DESTROYED. ROOF PEELED BACK ON A GARAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ware, IL
UNK mph
Oct 10, 2017
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WITH GARAGE MOVED OFF OF FOUNDATION
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AND NUMEROUS TREES 5 FEET IN DIAMETER DOWN ACROSS WEST SIDE OF JONESBORO
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE INCLUDING A COLLAPSED GARAGE DUE TO TREE FALLING ON IT. NUMEROUS POWER POLES SNAPPED ACROSS TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2017
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN FROM HIGH WINDS AROUND THE JONESBORO AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jonesboro, IL
70 mph
Jul 1, 2014
4:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the county. At Jonesboro, the top of a pine tree landed in a pool.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jonesboro, IL
69 mph
May 25, 2011
5:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ware, IL
75 mph
Jan 29, 2008
4:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofs were blown off, and trees were blown down on U.S. Highway 51 south of Anna. East of Anna in the Mt. Pleasant area, numerous trees were down and structures were damaged. A roof was blown off a house west of Jonesboro. Countywide, a large number of trees and utility lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ware, IL
58 mph
Aug 10, 2006
12:50 PM CST
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Jonesboro, IL
58 mph
May 25, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Wind report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ware, 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 Jonesboro, IL

6 reports
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
8:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO SNAPPED LARGE TREE BRANCHES IN THE TOWN OF WARE. METAL ROOFING WAS REMOVED FROM A FARM OUTBUILDING. A LARGE OPEN STORAGE BUILDING WAS OVERTURNED AND DESTROYED. SHINGLES WERE REMOVED FROM THE ROOF OF A HUNTING CLUB. ANOTHER HOME HAD ITS ROOF LIFTED SLIGHTLY BY THE TORNADO CAUSING WATER DAMAGE. THE ROOF OF A METAL STORAGE BUILDING WAS LOFTED AND OVERTURNED. HUNDREDS OF DECOY DUCKS WERE TOSSED AND BROKEN NEAR THE HUNTING CLUB. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS WERE 100 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.9 MILES. ESTIMATED MAX WIDTH WAS 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ware, IL
UNK category
Jun 2, 2018
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 75 MPH TOUCHED DOWN 3 MILE SOUTHWEST OF WOLF LAKE AND LIFTED 2 MILES SOUTH OF WOLF LAKE. PATH LENGTH WAS 1.25 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. SEVERAL TREE LIMBS... MOSTLY SMALL... WERE BROKEN. THE ROOF OF A BARN WAS BLOWN IN ON ONE SIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Wolf Lake, IL
EF0 category
Apr 3, 2014
7:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two barns sustained partial loss of roof and wall metal panels. Two individuals witnessed the tornado. The tornado occurred along Route 146 near the intersection of Route 127. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 SSW Kaolin, IL
EF1 category
Jan 29, 2008
4:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Mississippi River from Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. During its short path in Union County, a large grain bin was blown onto a road. Numerous shingles were blown off a farm house. A couple of trees were uprooted. The average path width was 50 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.22 SSW Wolf Lake, IL
EF0 category
Mar 1, 2007
10:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage path began along a country road, then continued northeast over mostly open land for about one-half to three-quarters of a mile. The path then tracked along or nearly parallel to the same road until reaching the intersection of Highway 146. Several witnesses in the area observed a dark funnel bouncing up and down from the storm to the ground. Many trees were either uprooted or topped. One tree that landed on a house caused heavy damage and trapped a resident inside. The resident was freed from the home uninjured. About 15 to 20 homes received light to moderate roof damage. Several articles of debris were lodged from 20 to 50 feet up in the trees. There was some evidence of convergent damage based on how trees were blown down. Given the rapid storm speed of 50 to 60 MPH, all of the damage occurred in about two minutes. Peak winds were estimated near 75 MPH, resulting in a rating of EF (Enhanced Fujita) 0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Jonesboro, IL
F2 category
Nov 16, 1955
2:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Jonesboro, IL
Union County · 5,983 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

Jonesboro, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,912
Households794
Housing units840
Income
Median household income$58,309
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached641
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes123
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share8.5%
Mobile-home share14.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied597
Renter-occupied197
Vacant units46
Home value & age
Median home value$114,400
Owner homes $300k+1.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars753
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 30 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Jonesboro, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jonesboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jonesboro, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near N Jonesboro, IL on March 28, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jonesboro — 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 Jonesboro address?

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