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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Minooka, IL from June 20, 1974 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Minooka, IL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Minooka, IL

7 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of ping pong ball size hail near Range Road and Brannick Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Minooka, IL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos shared on social media showing quarter size hail in Channahon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Channahon, IL
2.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2015
6:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Minooka, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2015
6:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Minooka, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2014
9:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported on Industrial Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .19 WSW Minooka, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2013
5:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Minooka, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
10:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced widespread hail up to the size of golf balls across Minooka and surrounding areas including Interstate 80 and Ridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Minooka, 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 Minooka, IL

22 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared on social media showing a large tree limb downed onto a house in Minooka. Another photo was shared showing a snapped tree elsewhere in Minooka. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: high tension line down in dresden lock area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Channahon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Possible tree damage southwest of Minooka. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of large tree branch downed west of Channahon. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Channahon, IL
81 mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Minooka, IL
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-70mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Channahon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof partially torn off church in Minooka. Possible tornado damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER RELAYED A LARGE TREE BRANCH WAS DOWNED AND BLOCKED BOTH DIRECTIONS OF SAND RIDGE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Dec 12, 2021
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS TREE BRANCHES DOWN. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF TRACTOR TRAILERS OVERTURNED AT A COLD STORAGE FACILITY. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Minooka, IL
85 mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN NWS STORM DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM FOUND WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE... INCLUDING NUMEROUS DOWNED... ACROSS MUCH OF AND NEAR MINOOKA. SOME OF THESE TREES WERE DOWNED ON STRUCTURES. THE DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH THE HIGHEST WIND GUSTS TO AROUND 85 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF TREE BRANCHES DOWNED ON A HOUSE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
2:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minooka, IL
75 mph
Jun 24, 2013
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two semi trucks were blown over on Interstate 80 near Ridge Road. A tree was blown onto a house in Minooka.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 N Minooka, 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 Minooka, IL

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** EF-2 tornado with winds of 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Channahon, IL
UNK category
Jul 30, 2023
3:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Damage Survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph... a preliminary path length of at least 5.0 miles... and a maximum width of 250 yards impacted Minooka and the far north side of Channahon. This tornado primarily produced tree damage along its track... though it also removed a portion of a church’s roof in Minooka.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Minooka, IL
UNK category
May 23, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TORNADO LOOKING NORTH FROM I-80 AND RIDGE RD. BEFORE IT BECAME RAIN-WRAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Minooka, IL
F0 category
Apr 20, 2004
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado struck an industrial complex. A wastewater treatment building was destroyed, walls were blown out and structural beams were bent, at Tabler Road, south of Route 6. There was damage to overhead doors and an air handling unit was torn from a roof of a building on the east side of Tabler Road. Further east there was damage to walls and roof of an outbuilding. Antennas was blown down at the fire station on Route 6.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Minooka, IL
F0 category
Jun 15, 1985
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 27, 1984
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Minooka, IL
Grundy County · 15,147 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

Minooka, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,632
Households4,083
Housing units4,109
Income
Median household income$122,163
$100k+ households60.3%
$150k+ households29.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,445
Attached single-family527
Small multifamily129
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share83.8%
Attached-home share12.8%
Multifamily share3.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,851
Renter-occupied232
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$288,600
Owner homes $300k+44.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built2003
Older-home share13.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,044
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 22 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Minooka, 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 Minooka?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Minooka, IL is 2.75″. It was reported near N Minooka, IL on June 10, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Minooka — 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 Minooka address?

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