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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mattoon, IL from November 15, 1955 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61938 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
112
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mattoon, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mattoon, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Paradise, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report... time estimated from radar. photo of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mattoon, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of varying hail sizes ranging from pea... dime... and nickel. A few measured in at 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mattoon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL REPORTED AT THE MATTOON COUNTRY CLUB
NWS Hail Report Location: Mattoon, IL
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2014
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.58 SW Cooks Mills, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
5:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Mattoon, IL
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2011
9:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mattoon, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2010
1:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 SSW Mattoon, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2010
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Mattoon, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
6:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 NW Mattoon, IL
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2009
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Mattoon, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2008
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported penny to quarter sized hail on the west and north sides of Mattoon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Mattoon, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 2007
5:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mattoon, IL
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road near Marshall Ave and 33rd St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down in Lytle Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Park Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in Mattoon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report relayed by broadcast media of a shed flipped upside down in the middle of the road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple smaller trees snapped at their base and a pine tree uprooted. A house has a damaged fence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report relayed by broadcast media of air conditioner units ripped off a building in town. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home. Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down on wires.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches broken near Lake Paradise.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Paradise, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of power poles down northwest of Mattoon on near highway 33.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Partial roof loss on farm outbuilding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power poles broken and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Sep 28, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, IL

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down east of Mattoon and tracked ESE into the northwest side Charleston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2... max winds 116 mph... path length 13.83 miles... max width 800 yards. The tornado developed about 4 miles north of Mattoon and tracked southeast... damaging trees... homes... and electrical transmission lines as it crossed US Highway 45. It intensified as it reached County Rd 700E... uprooting large hardwood trees and lifting the roof off a single family residence. It continued east-southeast from there... crossing Interstate 57 where it flipped a semi... resulting in one injury. It then heavily damaged a few farm outbuildings and trees on the western outskirts of Charleston. It continued eastward through the north side of Charleston... causing damage at the fairgrounds... a few outbuildings... and trees throughout town before lifting 2 miles east of Charleston along Illinois 16.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Semi flipped over on southbound I-57 at mile marker 191. Semi truck driver injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph. Path length 0.6 miles... max width 75 yards. Snapped 11 power poles near the intersection of county roads 500E and 1100N.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Cooks Mill, IL
UNK category
Dec 11, 2021
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A HOUSE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Dec 11, 2021
4:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A MACHINE SHED WAS DESTROYED AND NUMEROUS POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR 800 NORTH AND 200 EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Coles, IL
F1 category
Sep 26, 2003
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 4 miles north northeast of Mattoon near a printing plant. It then traveled east damaging several buildings at the plant. Almost 500,000 square feet of the roof was damaged or destroyed. Contents in the buildings including electronic equipment and over 5 million pounds of paper were damaged. With over 400 employees in the plant at the time of the tornado, only one person suffered minor injuries but didn't need immediate medical attention. After hitting the plant, the tornado damaged some outbuildings at a nearby farm before lifting and dissipating. Damage to the plant was estimated around $10 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Mattoon, IL
F0 category
May 19, 1998
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down 4 miles northwest of Mattoon. It twisted off the tops of several trees and caused minor damage to three homes in the area. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Mattoon, IL
F2 category
Mar 28, 1998
5:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 1 mile southwest of Mattoon and travelled to the northeast. It damaged 4 homes in the initial touchdown area and then crossed a set of railroad tracks turning over 4 empty 30-ton coal cars. After crossing the railroad tracks, the tornado hit a self-storage facility, where six of the ten buildings in the complex were destroyed. The tin and steel girder buildings were not bolted down to the cement slabs, so they were lifted up, "wadded up" into a big pile, and deposited downstream about 200 yards. Further to the northeast, it damaged or destroyed numerous homes and businesses before lifting. It remained aloft for several blocks, then touched down again, tearing off treetops and damaging several roofs in the area. It lifted again and touched down a final time about a block away. Damage in this area was to tree tops and roofs. Overall, the tornado was on the ground for 1.5 miles and it either damaged or destroyed 120 homes and businesses. Damage is estimated between $2.5 and $3 million. Two people sustained minor injuries and one 9 year old child was seriously injured when a picture frame blew off the wall, hit her in the back, and cut her, causing her left lung to partially collapse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Mattoon, IL
F0 category
Apr 19, 1996
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
F1 category
Nov 15, 1988
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 3, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 29, 1974
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 6, 1960
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Mattoon, IL
Coles County · 15,422 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

Mattoon, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,334
Households7,827
Housing units8,762
Income
Median household income$47,308
$100k+ households28.3%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,075
Attached single-family155
Small multifamily1,372
Large multifamily942
Mobile homes218
Housing mix
Single-family share69.3%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share26.4%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,385
Renter-occupied3,442
Vacant units935
Home value & age
Median home value$96,000
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1956
Older-home share82.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,040
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 112 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Mattoon, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mattoon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mattoon, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Mattoon, IL on November 15, 1955.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mattoon — 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 Mattoon address?

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