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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Murphysboro, IL from April 29, 1963 through April 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Murphysboro, IL · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Murphysboro, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Murphysboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball to golfball size hail just north of Murphysboro at Ava Rd and Highway 13/127.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2017
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2017
10:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
3:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Murphysboro, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
7:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.28 W Murphysboro, IL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail damaged cars, roofs, and siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 N Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
3:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2010
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Murphysboro, IL
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half-dollar size hail fell in the Murphysboro area.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail fell for about 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Murphysboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
2:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, IL

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UNK mph
Sep 14, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree knocked down along Highway 127 near Etherton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Pump House Rd just north of Chautauqua Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Country Club Road near the Murphysboro Walmart. Also knocked the power out to the surrounding area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... powerlines down... box trailer flipped along Highway 149.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down in Murphysboro. Jackson So dealing with numerous trees down across roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree onto a car on Eighth Street near St. Andrews Church in Murphysboro. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and large tree limbs down across town... some on cars and several structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road sign blown across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pecan tree split... trampoline lofted and sent some distance.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Dec 6, 2021
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN MURPHYSBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES IN THE CITY. ALSO... PEA TO MARBLE SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWN ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NORTH OF MURPHYSBORO BLOCKING THE ROAD ON EAST GRANGE HALL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Murphysboro, IL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT FROM SATURDAY EVENING. TWO BARNS DAMAGED. AIRBORNE WOOD BEAMS PUNCTURED THE WALL AND ROOF OF A LARGE METAL BARN IN NUMEROUS PLACES. HOUSE ROOF LOST A SMALL SECTION OF SHINGLES. TREE AND METAL ROOF DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND. DAMAGE AREA OCCURRED ON A BLUFF ON THE BIG MUDDY RIVER NEAR SAND RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, IL

6 reports
EF1 category
Jun 19, 2015
3:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado occurred on the eastern outskirts of Murphysboro along and east of the Big Muddy River, just north of Illinois Route 13. A large section of roof, including the rafters, of a commercial wooden building was blown up to 300 yards. A pontoon boat was flipped over, and a second pontoon boat was lofted about 200 yards. Two wooden power poles were snapped. Several tree limbs and one tree was blown down. An eyewitness had video of the tornado. The peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 ESE Murphysboro, IL
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2014
9:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage was mostly along Highway 127, where a large portion of a farm shed roof was blown off. The metal roofing and attached wooden roof framing was lofted into trees up to several hundred feet away. A large utility pole was broken along Highway 127. At this location and elsewhere along the path, several trees or tree limbs were broken, along with other minor damage. The tornado lifted just northeast of Old Highway 13. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 SSW Mt Carbon, IL
EF1 category
Feb 20, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were snapped, and there was siding and soffit damage to a home. Tree tops were damaged along the path. Maximum winds were estimated near 95 mph. The damage area was in the Shawnee National Forest a few miles east of the Big Muddy River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.09 WNW Etherton, IL
EF0 category
Mar 23, 2012
11:14 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Highway 13 about 3 miles east of Murphysboro and ended about 3 miles southwest of De Soto. A few tree limbs and small trees were blown down. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 NNW Barr, IL
EF0 category
May 25, 2008
5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in a roadless area. No damage to trees could be located. The tornado touchdown was witnessed by two spotters and a deputy sheriff from about four to five miles away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Murphysboro, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2004
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Murphysboro, IL
Jackson County · 14,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was witnessed. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Murphysboro, 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

Murphysboro, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,804
Households3,390
Housing units3,930
Income
Median household income$42,367
$100k+ households20.9%
$150k+ households5.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,479
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily843
Large multifamily393
Mobile homes182
Housing mix
Single-family share63.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share31.5%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,648
Renter-occupied1,742
Vacant units540
Home value & age
Median home value$79,600
Owner homes $300k+5.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1963
Older-home share80.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,002
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 62 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Murphysboro, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Murphysboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Murphysboro, IL is 3.00″. It was reported near Murphysboro, IL on August 21, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Murphysboro — 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 Murphysboro address?

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