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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Mount Vernon, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mount Vernon, IL from April 17, 1960 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62864 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mount Vernon, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mount Vernon, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for about 5 minutes and nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
8:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2014
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mt Vernon, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2014
11:42 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2013
11:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail fell on the southeast side of Mount Vernon.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2012
4:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail lasted for ten minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mt Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2012
3:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Mt Vernon, IL
1.25″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
9:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter to half-dollar size hail extended from two miles west of Mount Vernon into the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Mt Vernon, IL
0.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
1:01 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 148 and Interstate 57, just south of Mount Vernon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.91 ENE Marcoe, 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 Mount Vernon, IL

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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. Grain bin blown over and barn roof tossed roughly 75 feet along Lynchburg Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Jefferson County. One of the trees is across Hwy 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a pole barn was blown onto a neighboring house. That house also had a 2X4 through its roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW Mount Vernon. The roof of a pole barn was blown onto a neighboring house. That house also had a 2X4 through its roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mount Vernon, IL
70 mph
May 10, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
May 5, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs down of unknown size.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: reports of thousands of power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Mount Vernon, IL
60 mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof and structure damage to the South Central Transit bus building and office on Highway 37 just north of Mount Vernon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mount Vernon, IL
70 mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a mobile home and damaged the home. Large maple tree snapped as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Vernon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, IL

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 16, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cell merger appears to have led to brief tornado along IL Highway 37. Two metal buildings had much of their roof removed... bay doors blown out... and large portions of walls removed. Building material was spread down the tornadoes path and off to the east - likely the result of a microburst that produced 75-80 mph wind to the east causing roof damage to a home on N Loop Road and carrying debris from the destroyed metal buildings about one half of a mile. Trees were uprooted and snapped near the start and end of the path. Path Length 0.5 miles... max width 150 yards. Peak Wind: 90 MPH... EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Mount Vernon, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was shingle damage to houses. Awnings and overhangs were destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted. In the immediate vicinity of the tornado damage path, straight-line winds from the same storm damaged the roof and chimney of a house. Peak winds were around 105 mph. The average path width was 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 NW Mt Vernon, IL
F0 category
Apr 20, 1966
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Mount Vernon, IL
Jefferson County · 11,603 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

Mount Vernon, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,492
Households6,200
Housing units7,196
Income
Median household income$52,751
$100k+ households26.8%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,999
Attached single-family79
Small multifamily1,010
Large multifamily708
Mobile homes400
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share23.9%
Mobile-home share5.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,312
Renter-occupied2,888
Vacant units996
Home value & age
Median home value$89,700
Owner homes $300k+4.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1967
Older-home share72.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,778
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 75 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Mount Vernon, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mount Vernon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mount Vernon, IL is 3.50″. It was reported near Mt Vernon, IL on May 5, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mount Vernon — 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 Mount Vernon address?

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