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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near New Boston, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near New Boston, IL from August 12, 1956 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  New Boston, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near New Boston, IL

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW New Boston, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2014
11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of quarter to golf ball sized hail that lasted for 10 minutes. This report was delayed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.89 NNW New Boston, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
11:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Boston, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 4, 2010
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe hail (<1.0) fell in New Boston, IL around 615 pm April 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Boston, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail fell in New Boston, IL at 7:40 pm June 12.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Boston, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
9:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 E New Boston, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
1:38 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N New Boston, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
6:12 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Boston, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
6:01 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Boston, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Boston, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N New Boston, IL
1.25″ hail
Oct 23, 1991
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 1956
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for New Boston, IL
Mercer 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 New Boston, IL

7 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed tree branches... including some up to 3 inches thick. Portapotty blown over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down throughout town... some whole trees down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received a photo of a large section of a tree snapped by the wind... which fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN ALONG 76TH STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
11:44 AM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A ROOF... LOST POWER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
58 mph
Jun 21, 1991
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 New Boston, IL

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado developed over New Boston and persisted for a short time after departing town to the northeast. Concentrated damage in town included a roof blown off a downtown masonry building and numerous trees uprooted or snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK category
Apr 24, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0...Peak Winds 85 MPH...Path Length 0.8 miles...Path Width 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N New Boston, IL
F0 category
May 10, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW New Boston, IL
F1 category
Jun 29, 1998
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Boston, IL
F1 category
Jul 30, 1987
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for New Boston, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 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

New Boston, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population632
Households286
Housing units323
Income
Median household income$61,563
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached232
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes66
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share5.6%
Mobile-home share20.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied242
Renter-occupied44
Vacant units37
Home value & age
Median home value$100,700
Owner homes $300k+5.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share70.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars285
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 7 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near New Boston, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in New Boston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near New Boston, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near New Boston, IL on April 2, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in New Boston — 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 New Boston address?

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