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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lincoln, IL from May 29, 1956 through June 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62656 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
128
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lincoln, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 5, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Lincoln, IL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nws Lincoln, IL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lincoln, IL
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lincoln, IL
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report on social media with the time estimated by radar. A photo was provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lincoln, IL
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report on social media with the time estimated by radar. A photo was provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lincoln, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on west side of Lincoln.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2013
7:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lincoln, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lincoln, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
2:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 NW Lincoln, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
1:17 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lincoln, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
7:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Lincoln, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2006
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lincoln, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2006
11:22 PM CST
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
11:23 PM CST
Hail report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines blown down on 600 block of North Madison Street in Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows a large tree limb... approximately two feet in diameter... fell onto a house resulting in structural damage to a porch covering. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down onto a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was uprooted on the south side of the NWS Lincoln building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nws Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree down over roadway. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree down over roadway. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large half of tree snapped along highway 121 north of Chestervale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Nws Lincoln, IL
60 mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nws Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, IL
60 mph
Jul 27, 2025
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Six inch tree limbs down across Kickapoo Creek Park and surrounding area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
3:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over at exit 133 on I-55.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
3:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingle damage to NWS building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nws Lincoln, IL
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
3:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at 1019 Heightman Dr... 516 N Madison and 119 Grand Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, IL

18 reports
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
5:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Path length 4.42 miles... max width 800 yards... peak wind speed 100 mph. Traveled from the north edge of Lincoln to 2 miles south-southwest of Lawndale. The tornado began near the Eaton plant along Lincoln Parkway on the north side of town... and tracked northeast. Its greatest strength occurred as it downed large electrical poles near exit 133 on Interstate 55. This tornado passed within 2 miles of the National Weather Service office at the Logan County Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Lincoln, IL
UNK category
May 24, 2019
5:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEED 90 MPH. DAMAGE TO SEVERAL FARM OUTBUILDINGS... NUMEROUS TREES... AND MINOR DAMAGE TO ROOF OF ONE HOUSE. TORNADO TRACKED 2.7 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 2006
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 13, 2006
11:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the northeast side of Lincoln. It tracked through a small subdivision, just northeast of the Logan County Airport. The tornado damaged roofs, siding and outbuildings, and blew down numerous trees and power lines. In addition, before lifting, the tornado damaged several barns in a rural area to the east of Lincoln.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 13, 2006
11:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down. It destroyed a barn and blew down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 2, 2006
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damaged a barn, blew down a large tree, and damaged a grain storage bin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Jul 3, 2004
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, IL
F2 category
May 30, 2003
7:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 4 miles north of the Lincoln Weather Service Office, just southwest of Lawndale (Logan County). It traveled to the southeast blowing down numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and power poles. It destroyed a mobile home, shoved a two-story house 15 feet off its foundation, destroyed several sheds and barns. Six to seven other homes sustained minor to major damage due to the tornado. It crossed from Logan County into DeWitt County just north of Illinois Route 10 near Beason. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Lincoln, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lincoln, IL
F1 category
Apr 4, 2003
3:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 6 miles west of Lincoln. It damaged a garage and the roof of a home it was attached to. Also, several trees were blown down and a grain bin was blown into a barn. It was on the ground for a mile before lifting and dissipating. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 20, 2000
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in a field 4 miles southwest of Lincoln. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
3:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the I-55 exit 123 ramp four miles southwest of Lincoln. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of I-155 and I-55, about 3.5 miles northwest of Lincoln. It blew over several semis causing injuries to two drivers. The drivers were treated and released. The tornado continued to the east southeast damaging trees, grain bins, and farm equipment near IL Route 121 and county road 1750N. It crossed IL Route 121 and entered Kickapoo Creek county park, where it did extensive damage to dozens of trees. Several tree limbs and sheared tree tops were thrown 50 to 100 yards away. The tornado lifted and dissipated near the east edge of the park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down north of county road 1850N between I-155 and IL Route 121. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Lincoln, IL
F0 category
Apr 7, 1998
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, IL
Logan County · 9,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down 6 miles north of Lincoln knocking over several large trees. No injuries were reported and damage was limited to the trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Lincoln, 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

Lincoln, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,406
Households5,972
Housing units6,297
Income
Median household income$54,390
$100k+ households28.9%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,434
Attached single-family162
Small multifamily765
Large multifamily707
Mobile homes229
Housing mix
Single-family share70.4%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share23.4%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,467
Renter-occupied2,505
Vacant units325
Home value & age
Median home value$111,600
Owner homes $300k+3.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share76.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,432
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 128 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Lincoln, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lincoln?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lincoln, IL is 2.25″. It was reported near Lincoln, IL on May 9, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln — 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 Lincoln address?

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