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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Joppa, IL from July 2, 1980 through August 16, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Joppa, IL · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Joppa, IL

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Columbia, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2013
2:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Round Knob, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2012
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Columbia, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size was observed at Round Knob, causing significant crop damage. Hail the size of quarters fell west of Round Knob, around Mermet. The hail covered the ground, causing fog to form. Varying degrees of hail damage occurred to more than 1,000 acres of corn and other crops. The most severe hail damage was noted in the Round Knob area, extending from two miles west of Round Knob to five miles east of Round Knob. Corn was stripped in some fields nearly to the stalk.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Mermet, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S New Columbia, IL
0.75″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
10:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Round Knob, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2011
12:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail occurred at U.S. Highway 45 and Illinois Route 169.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NNE Grinnell, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2011
7:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Round Knob, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
6:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hailstones were half-dollar size, but a number of stones measured 1.75 inches in diameter. Some dents were observed in vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSE Round Knob, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mermet, IL
1.50″ hail
Feb 20, 2007
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The largest hail reported was about the size of ping-pong balls near Big Bay and several miles north-northeast of Round Knob. This area is within a few miles east of Interstate 24 in northern Massac County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Joppa, IL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
3:19 PM CST
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Joppa, IL
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2006
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mermet, IL
1.75″ hail
Nov 15, 2005
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Round Knob, IL
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2003
8:50 PM CST
Hail report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Joppa, 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 Joppa, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Joppa area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Joppa, IL
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Portland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Joppa, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy tree approximately 15 inches in diameter across Joppa Road. Took power lines down as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Joppa, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Also limbs down elsewhere in county. Measured gust 54 mph at Round Knob.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Joppa, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
3:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerline down over the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Joppa, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down... uprooted... and snapped. Radar signature indicates microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mermet, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE New Columbia. Large tree branches blown down. Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE New Columbia, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE New Columbia. Large tree branches blown down. Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE New Columbia, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AROUND MASSAC COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Joppa, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. REPORTS OF TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED IN THE AREA INCLUDING TEAGUE HILL AND BLACK HILL ROADS. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Columbia, IL
70 mph
Aug 9, 2013
1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down. The most concentrated damage was between Joppa and U.S. Route 45 along County Road 900N. Snapped trees were up to two feet in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Joppa, IL
64 mph
Sep 6, 2012
6:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Round Knob, IL
60 mph
Jul 11, 2012
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches and some whole trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: S New Columbia, IL
60 mph
Jul 3, 2012
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.77 ENE Mermet, IL
60 mph
Jan 22, 2012
10:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Round Knob, 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 Joppa, IL

6 reports
EF2 category
May 25, 2011
5:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado gained strength after crossing into Massac County from Pulaski County. North of the Mermet Lake Conservation Area, the tornado reached peak intensity. A barn was destroyed, and debris was thrown several hundred yards. Two grain bins were destroyed, including one that was thrown over 265 yards. Other small outbuildings were destroyed. There was minor to moderate damage to four homes from falling trees and strong winds. As the tornado moved northeast, it damaged a house near the Massac/Johnson County line. The back porch was ripped off. Trees were snapped and thrown into a vehicle and garage. There was roof, siding, soffit, and shutter damage to the home as well. In a nearby field, an irrigation system was overturned. The tornado funnel was photographed from a residence near Round Knob. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph. The average path width was 300 yards. The tornado continued northeast into Johnson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.1 NW Hillerman, IL
EF1 category
Apr 23, 2011
1:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began along the Ohio River, where power poles were damaged at a barge-loading facility. Further east along the track, the roof was blown off a trailer, and some roof and utility pole damage occurred at an industrial complex. Portable buildings were destroyed and a trailer was overturned just east of the industrial complex. On the north end of Metropolis, several trees were blown down. There was tree damage to at least one garage, two homes, and two vehicles. There was minor roof damage to two other homes. Several utility poles were snapped. Near Interstate 24, part of the metal roof was torn off a large building in an industrial park. One trailer was overturned. One barn was heavily damaged. Peak winds were estimated near 110 mph. The average path width was 225 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 S Choat, IL
F3 category
Sep 22, 2006
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado, which contained peak winds near 160 MPH, struck between Joppa and the Metropolis airport. The damage path started about a mile from the Ohio River, where F-1 winds uprooted numerous trees. As the tornado crossed U.S. Highway 45 near Joppa Road, a barn was destroyed. The tornado then strengthened to F-3 intensity, destroying a log home. The roof and an exterior wall of the well-constructed log home were blown about one-half mile. Another house nearby sustained major damage. Four mobile homes were destroyed, along with garages and outbuildings. Part of a double wide mobile home blew into a church sanctuary. Six vehicles were tossed up to 100 yards. At least one of the vehicles landed in a pond. The only two persons injured were residents of a destroyed mobile home. The worst of the injuries was a broken arm. Hundreds of trees were broken or uprooted, and numerous trees fell on cars. Numerous power poles were downed. A seriously injured dog was found in a ditch one quarter mile away. The most intense damage, where vehicles were tossed, occurred about two-thirds of the way along the damage path near Red Oak Road. The tornado was witnessed by the general public. The average path width was 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Metropolis Muni Arpt, IL
F0 category
Mar 12, 2006
5:31 AM CST
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The continuous path of damage that began near Ullin in Pulaski County became tornadic as it crossed into Massac County. The damage path extended only about a mile into extreme northwest Massac County. The damage ended near State Route 169 at Boaz Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. Two barns were destroyed, and a side wall of a third barn was blown out. Power poles were snapped or blown down along Highway 169. A mobile home near Boaz was unroofed and severely damaged. A citizen reported seeing the tornado. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Boaz, IL
F0 category
May 6, 2003
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage and some downed trees were the main effect of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Samoth, IL
F1 category
May 4, 2003
8:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Joppa, IL
Massac County · 5,168 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado, which crossed the Ohio River from Kentucky, moved an anchored barge from its moorings. It flipped over a work trailer and downed numerous trees and power lines. There was minor damage to other trailers. Three concrete slabs, each weighing 500 pounds, were moved from their positions on top of silos. Estimated peak winds were 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Joppa, 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

Joppa, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population264
Households86
Housing units110
Income
Median household income$41,750
$100k+ households24.4%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached86
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share14.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied48
Renter-occupied38
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$44,000
Owner homes $300k+2.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share92.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars70
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 32 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Joppa, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Joppa?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Joppa, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near SSE Mermet, IL on June 4, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Joppa — 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 Joppa address?

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