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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Machesney Park, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Machesney Park, IL from June 1, 1971 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Machesney Park, IL · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Machesney Park, IL

19 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared to email service account showing hailstones ranging in size between dime to quarter -- 0.5 to 1.0 inch -- in diameter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Machesney Park, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Machesney Park, IL
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
8:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL BETWEEN LOVES PARK AND ROCK CUT STATE PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Machesney Park, IL
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2017
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2017
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2017
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE HAIL REPORTS FROM MACHESNEY PARK... MAINLY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2017
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STARTED AT 552 PM AND CONTINUES... UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED AT 602 PM. DAMAGE REPORTED TO CARS
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Machesney Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were multiple reports of penny to quarter size hail through Machesney Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Machesney Park, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
4:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported at Machesney Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 ESE Colonial Gardens, 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 Machesney Park, IL

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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sign damage and downed power poles near the Blains Farm and Fleet on Riverside Blvd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches downed on Latham Road just west of the Rock River near Machesney Park. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shows several large branches downed near Latham Road and Owen Center Road west of Machesney Park. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed in Loves Park and Machesney Park. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches and limbs reported down... as well as power lines down and power outages across area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED AND BLOCKING ROADWAY. POWER LINES ALSO DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2022
4:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS REPORT. PHOTO SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF A TREE BLOWN DOWN... PARTIALLY ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2022
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF A TREE BLOWN DOWN... PARTIALLY ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARM AND FLEET ON EAST RIVERSIDE ROAD IN LOVES PARK LOST A GOOD PORTION OF ITS ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2019
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED AND BRANCHES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2017
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN IN MACHESNEY PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2017
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF HOUSE ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2017
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE BRANCHES DOWN AND 1 FT DIAMETER TREE UPROOTED. CEMENTED FLAG POLE ALSO BENT FROM WIND GUST
NWS Wind Report Location: Machesney Park, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE OUTBUILDING DESTROYED AND ONE WITH ITS ROOF DAMAGED. NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED AND A COUPLE LARGE TREES DOWNED. REPORTS AND RADAR ARE CONSISTENT WITH STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE OF 90-95 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Machesney Park, 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 Machesney Park, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH AND PATH LENGTH OF 9.2 TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTH OF ROCKFORD COLLEGE AND TRAVELED NORTHEAST INTO CALEDONIA. SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH EF-1 SPEEDS OCCURED IN A LOCALIZED AREA NEAR ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE WITH SPORADIC DAMAGE THEREAFTER. THIS TORNADO WAS PRODUCED BY A SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORM WHICH HAD ALREADY PRODUCED A BRIEF TORNADO UPSTREAM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Machesney Park, IL
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Machesney Park, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just west of Latham Park. A pocket of intense and concentrated damage embedded in a more widespread area of straight-line wind damage was classified as tornadic with winds estimated at 90 to 100 mph. No structural damage was observed except where trees fell on houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 NE Wempleton, 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

Machesney Park, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,744
Households8,569
Housing units9,125
Income
Median household income$74,244
$100k+ households42.4%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,062
Attached single-family126
Small multifamily720
Large multifamily118
Mobile homes99
Housing mix
Single-family share88.4%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share9.2%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,899
Renter-occupied1,670
Vacant units556
Home value & age
Median home value$162,500
Owner homes $300k+2.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,311
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 25 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Machesney Park, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Machesney Park?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Machesney Park, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Machesney Park, IL on May 15, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Machesney Park — 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 Machesney Park address?

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