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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Monticello, IL from May 11, 1959 through June 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Monticello, IL · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Monticello, IL

16 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
11:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong to golf ball sized hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
2.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO EGG SIZE REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER THROUGH SHERIFF OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Monticello, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Monticello, IL
0.75″ hail
Nov 14, 2011
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Monticello, IL
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2010
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Monticello, IL
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2009
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Monticello, IL
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2009
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Monticello, IL
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2009
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Monticello, IL
2.75″ hail
May 15, 2009
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail damaged siding, gutters, roofs, and windows to numerous homes in the Long Grove subdivision west of Monticello. Hail up to 2.75 inches in diameter was also reported on the east side of Monticello, where several cars were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 W Monticello, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
2:58 PM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2001
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2000
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 1999
8:46 AM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IL
0.75″ hail
May 23, 1998
1:55 AM CST
Hail report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, 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 Monticello, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree damage across Monticello. Several streets blocked... power poles also damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed Report] - Farm outbuilding destroyed. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lodge, IL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Two trees were blown down in Monticello. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large tree branches blown down from healthy trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
Oct 25, 2021
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. TREE FELL ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CINDER BLOCK POOL HOUSE DESTROYED. RELAYED VIA WCIA-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MACHINE SHED DOOR BLOWN OFF... KNOCKING OVER SOME TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Monticello, IL
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2017
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN. RELAYED BY WAND-TV
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
62 mph
May 11, 2016
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IL
66 mph
May 11, 2016
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Monticello, IL
60 mph
Jun 4, 2014
1:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monticello, IL
60 mph
May 31, 2013
9:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cable line was blown down in Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monticello, IL
60 mph
May 27, 2013
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monticello, IL
60 mph
Aug 19, 2009
3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 3-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down in Monticello.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Monticello, 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 Monticello, IL

9 reports
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2015
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field 4.4 miles east of Monticello in Piatt County at 9:03 PM CDT. It then tracked eastward through open farmland before crossing into Champaign County 5.9 miles east of Monticello at 9:05 PM CDT. Minor crop damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.63 ENE Monticello Arpt, IL
EF0 category
May 1, 2012
2:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field southeast of Monticello. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.42 ESE Monticello Arpt, IL
F0 category
Jul 26, 2006
6:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field and caused crop damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Monticello, IL
F0 category
May 14, 2003
6:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Monticello, IL
F2 category
Oct 24, 2001
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An eyewitness reported that the tornado touched down on the southwest side of Monticello and traveled to the north northeast across town. It blew down numerous trees near the golf course then destroyed a storage building. In this area the tornado intensified to F2 Intensity (wind speeds of 120 to 130 mph) taking the roof of a church completely off and blew it into the roof of a nearby 2 story apartment building. The apartment building suffered severe damage and has been deemed uninhabitable. A farm implement building/business, which was close to 200 feet in length, had roughly three quarters of the building destroyed. Damage for this building was estimated at nearly $2 million, as several combines inside were severely damaged or destroyed. Debris from the building was thrown into a nearby power substation, causing a complete power outage to the town of 5,000 residents as well as neighboring communities. The tornado appeared to have lifted off the ground and stayed at tree top level for the remainder of its life through the town producing F0 damage. Numerous trees had the tops broken off and several large trees were uprooted. Once outside of town it did touch down briefly once more, damaging the roof of one home and destroying several outbuildings and a garage of another homestead about a mile north northeast of town. In this location, several 2 inch by 6 inch pieces of lumber from one of the machine sheds had shot through patio doors into the home. No injuries were reported due to the tornado. Damage is estimated around $2.2 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Monticello, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 1997
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in an open field, near the intersection of I-72 and Route 10. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Monticello, IL
F1 category
Apr 19, 1996
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Monticello, IL
F0 category
Aug 16, 1993
8:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near old Highway 47, 3 miles west of Monticello. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Monticello, IL
F2 category
May 11, 1959
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IL
Piatt County · 6,333 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

Monticello, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,332
Households2,690
Housing units2,817
Income
Median household income$88,611
$100k+ households53.4%
$150k+ households21.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,230
Attached single-family253
Small multifamily98
Large multifamily182
Mobile homes54
Housing mix
Single-family share79.2%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,267
Renter-occupied423
Vacant units127
Home value & age
Median home value$196,000
Owner homes $300k+19.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,653
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 30 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Monticello, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Monticello?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Monticello, IL is 2.75″. It was reported near Monticello, IL on May 15, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Monticello — 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 Monticello address?

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