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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kankakee, IL from August 3, 1960 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 60901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
6.10″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kankakee, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kankakee, IL

30 reports
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3.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3 inch diameter hail reported in Kankakee. Relayed via amateur radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kankakee, IL
4.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows softball size hail near Beckman Park in Kankakee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Kankakee, IL
6.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shows hailstone approximately 6 inches in diameter in southeastern Kankakee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Kankakee, IL
6.10″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A hailstone measuring 156 mm or 6.14 inches in diameter... 16 inches in circumference... and 16.25 oz in weight was found on Osborn Ave in Kankakee... Illinois. The hailstone is a candidate for Illinois state record hailstone. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Kankakee, IL
2.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail reported on the south side of Kankakee. Relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Kankakee, IL
4.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows approximately 4.5 inch diameter hail on the south side of Kankakee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Kankakee Airport, IL
4.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Kankakee, IL
5.20″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared by storm chaser shows 5.2 inch diameter hail just southwest of Kankakee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Kankakee, IL
2.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Kankakee Airport, IL
4.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Kankakee, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Kankakee, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail east of Kankakee with most stones near pea size... but a few hail stones up to quarter size mixed in. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Kankakee, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Kankakee, IL
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kankakee, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bradley, 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 Kankakee, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
3:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of large tree branches downed throughout Kankakee. The nearby IKK AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 44 kt or 51 mph. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee, IL
58 mph
May 18, 2026
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kankakee airport KIKK AWOS reported 58 mph wind gust from the west.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee Airport, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kankakee County EMA reports widely scattered tree limbs broken in and near Kankakee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video shared on social media shows extensive tree damage in Kankakee... including branches up to 1 foot in diameter downed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damaged near West Industrial Park Drive and Stuart Drive in Kankakee. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Kankakee Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WSW Kankakee. Tree downed onto IL-115 southwest of Kankakee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LIGHT POLE BENT AND SEVERAL 3-6 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWNED. WINDS ESTIMATED 65MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN I-57 AND COURT STREET EXIT (KANKAKEE).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES UPROOTED AND DOWN ON ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 25 LARGE TREES DOWNED ACROSS SMALL MEMORIAL PARK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A 6 TO 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCH DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED REPORTS OF TREES UPROOTED ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee, IL
63 mph
Jun 30, 2019
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERBUG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Kankakee, IL
64 mph
May 9, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT KANKAKEE AIRPORT. NO DAMAGE REPORTED AT AIRFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Kankakee, IL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2017
7:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWNED ACROSS TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL

6 reports
UNK category
Mar 10, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video shows tornado on the ground near the Kankakee Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Kankakee Airport, IL
UNK category
Mar 10, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Kankakee County EMA reports tornado touch down near I-57 and Justice Way. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Kankakee Airport, IL
UNK category
Mar 10, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** A tornado begin just west of the Kankakee Airport and tracked 36.6 miles across Kankakee and Newton Counties before dissipating in far northwest Jasper County. This tornado has been rated an EF-3 with estimated peak winds near 150 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Kankakee Airport, IL
F1 category
Apr 20, 2004
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed just southwest of the intersection of County Roads 5000S and 3000W. Eyewitnesses stated there were multiple funnels aloft occasionally lowering at this point. The developing vortex continued northeast to cross 3000S just west of 1000W. A brick one story house was directly hit. The roof was torn off and scattered northeast in a field across the street. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted around the home. An empty corrugated grain bin was pushed into a tree. The tornado continued northeast to the Cognis chemical plant where the brick wall of a building fell outward. About 200 feet of chain link fence was torn up. Several cinder block buildings were damaged or destroyed in this complex just northeast of where the fence was taken out. The vortex moved across railroad tracks to tear up part of the corrugated metal roofs at the River Valley Metro building (city bus storage) and other nearby businesses. The final damage was at a farm at the corner of Rts 45/52 and River Road. A barn was destroyed as well as several large sheds. The vortex apparently lifted after that as it moved just west of Kankakee Community College to the Kankakee River. Areas of debris could be seen in the trees north of River Road but no tree damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Kankakee, IL
F1 category
Jun 9, 1974
7:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 16, 1973
5:30 PM CDT
Tornado report for Kankakee, IL
Kankakee County · 32,312 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

Kankakee, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,384
Households9,312
Housing units11,309
Income
Median household income$45,119
$100k+ households27.1%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,101
Attached single-family184
Small multifamily1,848
Large multifamily1,775
Mobile homes401
Housing mix
Single-family share62.8%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share32.0%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,603
Renter-occupied4,709
Vacant units1,997
Home value & age
Median home value$105,500
Owner homes $300k+2.6%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1955
Older-home share92.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,938
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 68 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Kankakee, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kankakee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kankakee, IL is 6.10″. It was reported near Kankakee, IL on March 10, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kankakee — 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 Kankakee address?

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