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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mendota, IL from June 20, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mendota, IL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mendota, IL

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple photos depict hail just larger than ping pong balls. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2025
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY OFF-DUTY METEOROLOGIST. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mendota, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO SHOWS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR MERIDAN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Mendota, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROKEN WINDSHIELD FROM HAIL NEAR I-39 MILE MARKER 74 NORTHEAST OF MENDOTA. HAIL SIZE ESTIMATED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO SHOWS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN MENDOTA NEAR STROBE AVENUE AND 14TH STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mendota, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO SHOWS 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL NEAR 46TH ROAD AND IL251. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL EAST OF MENDOTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
5:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MENDOTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Mendota, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF GOLF BALL HAIL IN MENDOTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mendota, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2017
2:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mendota, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
10:54 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .43 WSW Mendota, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
1:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mendota, IL
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2006
3:11 PM CST
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Mendota, IL
1.75″ hail
May 30, 1991
7:36 PM CST
Hail report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 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 Mendota, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several semi trucks were overturned on I-39 east of Mendota. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Mendota. Multiple downed tree branches and power lines in Mendota. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Mendota. Photo shared via social media shows numerous large branches downed on IL-251 north of Mendota. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed tree branches and power lines in Mendota. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared via social media shows numerous large branches downed on IL-251 north of Mendota. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO SEMIS BLOWN OVER ON I-39 NORTHEAST OF MENDOTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED IN MENDOTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 MOBILE HOME TRAILERS WITH THEIR ROOFS PEELED OFF (TRAILERS ARE STILL STANDING). HEAVY DUTY 6 INCH GIRDERS/I-BEAMS TOSSED ONTO ADJACENT PARKING LOT AT FACILITY ACROSS THE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
1:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED IN MENDOTA. A COUPLE OF TREES SNAPPED AT THE BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
65 mph
Nov 10, 2020
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 TO 70 MPH WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM DOWNED LARGE TREE ON THE PROPERTY OF A MANUFACTURED HOME AND IMPALED A SMALL BRANCH FROM THIS INTO ONE OF THE WALLS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mendota, IL
80 mph
Aug 10, 2020
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM MENDOTA. WIND GUSTS TO SEVERE LIMITS WERE FREQUENT FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER THEY STARTED. THE PEAK GUST WAS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 80 MPH. SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWNED IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
3:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE LIMBS DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MENDOTA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. RELAYED VIA NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
60 mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF ESTIMATED 60-70MPH WIND GUSTS IN MENDOTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, IL
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS SMALL TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN... A FEW LIMBS 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mendota, 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 Mendota, IL

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 90 mph... path length of 14.9 miles... and maximum width near 700 yards started in Bureau County and moved into LaSalle County. The path was characterized by damage to farm outbuildings... power poles... and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Mendota, IL
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2015
7:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed through the center of Mendota resulting in significant tree damage. Some trees were blown down onto structures and at least one fell onto a vehicle. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Knoll Crest Drive and S Park Avenue where numerous hardwood trees were snapped. One to three inch branches were broken as the tornado crossed 13th Avenue. A large trunk was split on Washington Street. Trees were uprooted on 5th Street near 5th Avenue. Hardwood trees were snapped on N 1st Avenue, including one that fell onto a pickup truck. Maximum winds were estimated to be 105 mph. (Tornado 4 of 10).
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 WNW Mendota, IL
F0 category
May 25, 1991
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Mendota, IL
LaSalle County · 39,479 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

Mendota, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,915
Households2,804
Housing units3,088
Income
Median household income$58,939
$100k+ households34.0%
$150k+ households7.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,281
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily573
Large multifamily126
Mobile homes101
Housing mix
Single-family share73.9%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share22.6%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,877
Renter-occupied927
Vacant units284
Home value & age
Median home value$121,100
Owner homes $300k+4.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1962
Older-home share76.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,561
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 45 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Mendota, 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 Mendota?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mendota, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Mendota, IL on April 19, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mendota — 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 Mendota address?

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