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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oconee, IL from March 6, 1961 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62553 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oconee, IL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oconee, IL

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Oconee, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from WCIA broadcast meteorologist of half dollar hail in Oconee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oconee, IL
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
1:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Oconee, IL
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2011
2:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Oconee, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 1997
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell for several minutes in an area a half mile wide by 2 miles long, damaging the local corn crop and trees in the area. It caused no apparent damage to homes or businesses. No property or crop damage estimate was available.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Oconee, 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 Oconee, IL

6 reports
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68 mph
Jun 1, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed by WCIA-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oconee, IL
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2017
7:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL SHED DESTROYED. RELAYED VIA WICS-TV SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Wind Report Location: Oconee, IL
60 mph
Apr 4, 2010
11:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of outbuildings were damaged, with sheet metal roofing blown nearly a mile away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Oconee, IL
69 mph
Apr 2, 2006
5:14 PM CST
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread wind damage to trees, signs, machine sheds and outbuildings. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Oconee, IL
58 mph
May 31, 2004
7:55 PM CST
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oconee, IL
63 mph
May 9, 2002
12:35 AM CST
Wind report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of severe thunderstorms moved east across Shelby County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A mobile home 3 miles south of Oconee was moved two feet off its foundation but remained upright. The winds also destroyed a utility shed at this location. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Oconee, 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 Oconee, IL

7 reports
EF0 category
Feb 20, 2014
4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed from Montgomery County in the National Weather Service St. Louis County Warning Area (CWA) into Shelby County about 2.6 miles northwest of Oconee at 4:14 PM CST. Mainly tree damage occurred along the path of the tornado before it crossed into Christian County 4.4 miles north-northeast of Oconee at 4:19 PM CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.52 NNW Oconee, IL
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
5:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued into Christian County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Oconee, IL
F1 category
Jan 2, 2006
8:02 AM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down, destroyed a 40' by 60' pole barn and blew down a few large tree limbs. Debris from the tornado broke a window in a house on the property.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Oconee, IL
F1 category
Jun 20, 2000
1:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first briefly touched down in the Oconee area where it blew down several large trees and tree limbs. The tornado then appeared to lift and move east-northeast across southern Shelby county, occasionally touching the ground in a number of places. The most significant touchdowns were found in two areas. The first was about 4 miles south of Tower Hill, where the track extended from 4.5 miles south-southwest of Tower Hill to 4 miles south-southeast of Tower Hill. Damage to trees, a grain bin, a garage and a grain auger were found in the area. The second significant touchdown started 4 miles south-southeast of Shelbyville. Even in this area, visual sightings by residents indicated that the tornado was not on the ground all the time. Damage in this area was the most substantial, with damage to several garages, as well as outbuildings destroyed and numerous trees uprooted. One women sustained minor cuts from flying glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oconee, IL
F1 category
May 9, 1995
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down 2 SE of Oconee destroying two mobile homes, as well as, several outbuildings. No injuries were reported and no damage estimate was available.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Oconee, IL
F1 category
Jun 24, 1969
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Mar 6, 1961
2:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Oconee, IL
Shelby County · 8,513 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

Oconee, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population185
Households80
Housing units93
Income
Median household income$65,000
$100k+ households37.5%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached88
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share94.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied70
Renter-occupied10
Vacant units13
Home value & age
Median home value$101,900
Owner homes $300k+10%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share83.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars79
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 6 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Oconee, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oconee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oconee, IL is 1.25″. It was reported near Oconee, IL on March 14, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oconee — 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 Oconee address?

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