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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Makanda, IL from September 6, 1980 through May 8, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Makanda, IL · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last May 8, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Makanda, IL

8 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 NNE Makanda.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Makanda, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Makanda, IL
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Makanda, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
4:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boskydell, IL
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2009
12:42 AM CST-6
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail fell in Giant City State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 SSE Makanda, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 1997
4:38 PM CST
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Murphysboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 13, 1985
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.75″ hail
Sep 6, 1980
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Makanda, IL

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UNK mph
May 7, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN ACROSS OLD HWY 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: Makanda, IL
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2023
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Makanda, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE HICKORY RIDGE AREA NEAR POMONA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pomona, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES COVERING ROCKY COMFORT ROAD. TIME ESTIAMTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Makanda, IL
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING OLD US 51 SOUTH NEAR RACCOON VALLEY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Makanda, IL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-3 INCH LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Makanda, IL
60 mph
Dec 23, 2015
11:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a wind gust to 60 mph at a school just south of Carbondale off U.S. Highway 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 W Boskydell, IL
60 mph
Sep 7, 2012
6:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Makanda, IL
110 mph
Feb 29, 2012
4:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downburst averaging 1/2 mile wide resulted in thousands of trees being snapped or uprooted in the Devil's Kitchen Lake area, around and east of the Giant City State Park area. Peak winds were estimated near 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.19 ESE Makanda, IL
58 mph
May 1, 2004
4:45 AM CST
Wind report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down in the Makanda and Grand Tower areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Makanda, 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 Makanda, IL

2 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was mainly to tree limbs along a path beginning southeast of Carbondale along Giant City Blacktop. Several large tree limbs were downed on Wagon Wheel Road and County Line Road. Crossing into Williamson County... a large tree was uprooted on Skyhawk Road. Moving east... a barn suffered roof damage on New Hope Road. The tornado lifted after crossing Spillway Road on the southwest side of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Makanda, IL
EF2 category
Feb 29, 2012
4:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Makanda, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado passed into southeast Jackson County from Union County. The tornado was only on the ground for a short time in Jackson County before it lifted. The damage path ended in Giant City State Park. Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted. Barns and grain bins were destroyed, along with downed power lines. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph. The average path width was 250 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 SW Makanda, 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

Makanda, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population550
Households229
Housing units243
Income
Median household income$72,083
$100k+ households31%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached199
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share81.9%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share2.9%
Mobile-home share14.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied181
Renter-occupied48
Vacant units14
Home value & age
Median home value$241,300
Owner homes $300k+34.3%
Owner homes $500k+14.4%
Owner homes $750k+7.7%
Median year built1993
Older-home share36.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars226
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 10 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Makanda, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 8, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Makanda?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Makanda, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Makanda, IL on June 30, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Makanda — 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 Makanda address?

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