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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Plainfield, IL from April 16, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 60544 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Plainfield, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Plainfield, IL

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of golf ball size hail near Caton Farm Road and County Line Road. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Sw Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Plainfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of ping pong size hail in west and northwest Plainfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail near 135th and IL-59. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reports 1 inch diameter hail on the west side of Plainfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Plainfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2024
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reports hail up to 1.5 inch diameter in Plainfield. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Plainfield, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR CATON FARM ROAD AND COUNTY LINE ROAD IN WEST JOLIET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Plainfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Boulder Hill, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
3:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAILSTONES WERE ABOUT QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT CATON FARM RD. AND COUNTY LINE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2019
7:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Plainfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL

30 reports
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88 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Second personal weather station measured an 88 mph wind gust in Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree branches reported down at Aurora at Eola and Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Boulder Hill, IL
62 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station: 2.3 NW Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on social media showed a large tree and power lines blown down near James Street and Commercial Street. Many other trees damaged nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plainfield, IL
88 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Plainfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
85 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Plainfield, IL
80 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received 1.59 inches of rain so far. Power out with tree and siding damage to homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree blew down along Renwick Rd near Waterfront Cir in Plainfield. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 50 to 60 mph winds with damage to trees reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Plainfield, IL
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 to 70 mph estimated wind gusts with small branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree branches broken in northern Plainfield. Relayed via broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Plainfield, IL
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... fascia blown off... and siding damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Plainfield, IL
58 mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Plainfield, IL
58 mph
Aug 19, 2025
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Plainfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of downed trees and large tree limbs in Plainfield. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO BEGAN NEAR W 135TH STREET JUST WEST OF MEADOW LANE AND TRACKED EAST NORTHEAST BEFORE WEAKENING NEAR ILLINOIS ROUTE 59. THE DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO PRIMARILY TREES... BUT SOME SHINGLES AND SIDING WERE REMOVED FROM HOMES ALONG THE PATH... CONSISTENT WITH THE 80 MPH EF-0 RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Plainfield, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2021
4:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO THAT STARTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF IL ROUTES 59 AND 126 JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN PLAINFIELD. THE DAMAGE CONTINUED ON A 3.2 MILE PATH EAST-SOUTHEAST WITH PRIMARILY MINOR TO MODERATE TREE DAMAGE INTO SOUTHWEST ROMEOVILLE... ENDING NEAR MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
8:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to trees and residences between Plainfield and Romeoville. Over 50 trees, including many large softwood trees, were uprooted within a concentrated path. A dozen modest to large trees were blown to the northwest against the eastward path of the storm. Numerous roads were blocked due to fallen trees. There was minor damage to numerous residences in the Woodlands of the Reserve and Lakewood Falls subdivisions. This damage was mainly siding and shingles peeled off along with windows blown out. The tornado crossed I-55 near mile marker 261. The tornado was embedded within a larger area of straight line wind damage. Maximum winds were estimated to 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 ENE Walker, IL
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2007
1:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down at Route 126 and Eastern Avenue in Plainfield and continued for 3.2 miles to near Patrick Henry Parkway and Essington Road in Bolingbrook. The tornado path width was only about 5 yards wide. The tornado was rated EF0 with winds estimated at 65 to 80 mph.|The first damage was at a nursing home just northeast of downtown Plainfield. A minivan in the parking lot was flipped on its side and a couple other vehicles were jostled. There was roof damage to the nursing home where shingles and a couple small sections of roofing were torn off.|The funnel then passed over an older neighborhood with mature trees and ranch homes. There was no visible damage in this area. The large trees may have sheltered the neighborhood. The funnel then moved over an area of lakes with very few homes.|The next signs of damage were in a subdivision just southwest of the corner of Essington Road and 127th Street. This is a new subdivision with large two story homes and only small trees. These homes were more exposed. Here there was minor damage to several homes. Most of the damage was to shingles and playground equipment. The tornado continued into another subdivision north of 127th where trampolines and lawn furniture were blown around by the tornado. The flying debris damaged siding on a few homes. The tornado damage ended in a subdivision under construction on the east side of Essington Road where a construction trailer was damaged. The funnel dissipated over Bolingbrook golf club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Plainfield, IL
F0 category
Aug 25, 2001
1:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
F0 category
Jun 2, 1995
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in a field south of Plainfield near Caton Farm Road and Route 59. It dissipated as it moved toward a housing subdivision. Winds estimated at around 50 mph knocked over lawn chairs, bent a basketball goal, and knocked loose shutters and a brick facade from a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield, IL
F0 category
Mar 27, 1991
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F5 category
Aug 28, 1990
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Apr 29, 1984
11:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Apr 27, 1984
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK category
Apr 16, 1960
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Plainfield, IL
Will County · 188,943 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Plainfield, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population45,705
Households14,205
Housing units14,499
Income
Median household income$142,265
$100k+ households52.0%
$150k+ households28.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,462
Attached single-family1,829
Small multifamily501
Large multifamily683
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share79.1%
Attached-home share12.6%
Multifamily share8.2%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,596
Renter-occupied1,609
Vacant units294
Home value & age
Median home value$398,000
Owner homes $300k+76.9%
Owner homes $500k+20.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built2003
Older-home share9.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,929
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 48 hail, 77 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Plainfield, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Plainfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Plainfield, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Plainfield, IL on July 15, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Plainfield — 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 Plainfield address?

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