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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Litchfield, IL from April 28, 1956 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62015 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Litchfield, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Litchfield, IL

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from nickel to half dollar sized along with strong winds. Time and location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Litchfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MOSTLY PENNY AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZED PIECES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
3:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Litchfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Dec 1, 2018
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. PHOTOS POSTED TO SOCIAL MEDIA WERE TAKEN NORTH OF LITCHFIELD. ONE PHOTO SHOWS HAIL WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN LARGER THAN A GOLF BALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Litchfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Dec 1, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Dec 1, 2018
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Litchfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 ENE Litchfield, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
6:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail on Illinois Route 16 about 3 miles east of Litchfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 E Litchfield, IL
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2011
1:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, IL
4.50″ hail
May 28, 2011
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hail was quarter to ping pong ball size, though a few of the hail stones were softball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger, IL
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2011
12:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2026
2:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees... large limbs... and power lines reported down in Litchfield. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
2:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of large tree limbs down around Litchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
62 mph
Mar 31, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K3LF Litchfield Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down atop a mobile home... numerous limbs down... and about an acre of wheat field was flattened on the south side of Litchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and power lines down throughout Montgomery County... with the greatest damage in Litchfield extending northeastward to Nokomis. Time of arrival in Litchfield estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
60 mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Litchfield, IL
60 mph
Feb 22, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 WSW LITCHFIELD. MEASURED BY K3LF AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
76 mph
Aug 3, 2022
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED 66 KTS AT K3LF AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN LITCHFIELD... IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
70 mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT K3LF... LITCHFIELD AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH ON HOUSE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3.5 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, IL

7 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2018
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELAYED A REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND EAST OF LITCHFIELD. LOCATION IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA AND HAS NOT YET BE CONFIRMED/SURVEYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Litchfield, IL
UNK category
Dec 1, 2018
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CREW CONFIRMS EF-2 TORNADO. MAX WINDS WERE 115 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 7.93 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Litchfield, IL
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
11:33 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Despite photographic evidence of a large tornado northwest of Litchfield, only minor damage to power poles and one barn was observed. The tornado crossed the Macoupin/Montgomery county line into Montgomery County about four tenths of a mile south of North 18th Avenue. The tornado caused some minor tree damage on Barnett Trail. It continued to the northeast causing moderate roof damage to a barn on the south side of Illinois Route 108, just west of intersection with Pipeline Road before lifting and dissipating. Most of the area where the tornado occurred was bare farm fields which did not have any damage indicators. The path length of the tornado in Montgomery County was 1.87 miles with a max path width of 50 yards. The damage for this segment was estimated to be EF0. Overall, the entire tornado path length was 3.98 miles with a max path width of 50 yards and a maximum damage rating of EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 S Barnett, IL
EF2 category
Apr 19, 2011
5:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about five miles north of Litchfield, Illinois, where it snapped off a dozen power poles on East 2nd Road near intersection with North 17th Avenue. As it travelled to the east along North 17th Avenue it destroyed several outbuildings, sheds and silos and caused minor to moderate damage to couple of homes just west of Interstate 55. The tornado then crossed I-55 knocking down several power lines onto the highway, causing the interstate to be shut down for about 4 hours until they could be removed. Just east of I-55, the tornado caused extensive damage to a two story log home. A section of the roof was removed and the north and south outer walls were removed as well. Further to the east several farmsteads had minor to moderate damage to homes, barns and other outbuildings. Most of the homes and outbuildings sustained damage rated EF1. One home on Rugby Trail near intersection with North 17th Avenue, approximately three quarters of a mile southeast of Honey Bend, sustained extensive damage with the entire west facing roof was removed. A large outbuilding was also completely destroyed at this farmstead. The damage was rated EF2, with peak winds of 120 mph. The tornado then continued to the east causing minor damage to a home on Shady Lane, then lifted and dissipated near the northern end of Lake Lou Yaeger. The maximum path width of the tornado was 200 yards and the length of the tornado was 3.5 miles. No injuries were reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 W Honey Bend, IL
F2 category
Aug 10, 1974
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Mar 6, 1961
2:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 28, 1956
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Litchfield, IL
Montgomery County · 10,348 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

Litchfield, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,814
Households3,031
Housing units3,311
Income
Median household income$54,190
$100k+ households34.7%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,518
Attached single-family55
Small multifamily422
Large multifamily264
Mobile homes52
Housing mix
Single-family share76.1%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share20.7%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,052
Renter-occupied979
Vacant units280
Home value & age
Median home value$100,500
Owner homes $300k+5.6%
Owner homes $500k+2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1957
Older-home share76.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,720
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 59 hail, 51 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Litchfield, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Litchfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Litchfield, IL is 4.50″. It was reported near .96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger, IL on May 28, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Litchfield — 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 Litchfield address?

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