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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pontiac, IL from June 11, 1960 through June 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61764 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
71
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pontiac, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pontiac, IL

18 reports
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4.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Grapefruit (4.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Pontiac, IL
2.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of tennis ball size hail near Pontiac. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Pontiac, IL
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Pontiac, IL
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2020
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2017
4:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 NW Pontiac, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Pontiac, IL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
1:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in Pontiac.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pontiac, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
2:14 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Pontiac, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2005
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm moved across northeast Livingston County during the evening hours of Thursday, August 4th. The storm produced a swath of hail up to the size of quarters as well as torrential rain. In Broughton Township in northeast Livingston County, 2.6 inches of rain was reported along with visible hail damage to some crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cayuga, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2003
2:26 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2003
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
2.50″ hail
May 9, 2003
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2000
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2026
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole downed onto a manufactured home along N 1800 E Road between Pontiac and Fairbury. Tree damage also reported in the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires and trees down reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garage and dock damaged on 1600 East Road just north of Pontiac. Possible tornado. Relayed via county dispatch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was downed onto North Mill Street in Pontiac. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
67 mph
Jul 16, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PK58 kt wind gust - AWOS station KPNT Pontiac Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi overturned on I-55 southbound south of mile marker 191. Relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Graymont, IL
64 mph
Jul 15, 2024
5:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pontiac Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Pontiac. 911 Dispatch reported power lines down... damage to trees... as well as a street lamp that was knocked over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2022
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2022
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED POWER POLE/LINES BLOCKING ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2022
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2022
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG EAST INDIANA AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2022
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED REPORT OF SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN... ONE OF WHICH FELL ON A CAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2022
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF UPROOTED/SPLIT TREES AS WELL AS MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN IN PONTIAC. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pontiac, IL
58 mph
Dec 12, 2021
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KPNT PONTIAC AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, IL

12 reports
UNK category
Mar 10, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported north of Pontiac by storm chaser. Location estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Pontiac, IL
UNK category
Dec 28, 2025
8:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 MPH... path length of 0.95 miles... and maximum width of 125 yards impacted a portion of northwest Pontiac... IL... resulting in damage to roofing and siding to multiple houses... apartments... and manufactured homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Pontiac, IL
UNK category
Jun 23, 2016
3:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Pontiac, IL
UNK category
Jun 23, 2016
3:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE AT A TRAILER PARK WITH REPORTS OF PEOPLE TRAPPED. TWO MINOR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK category
Jun 23, 2016
3:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO NEAR PONTIAC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pontiac, IL
UNK category
Jun 23, 2016
3:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pontiac, IL
EF0 category
Aug 18, 2015
4:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter observed tornado just west of I-55. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 E Ocoya, IL
EF0 category
Mar 8, 2009
12:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down on county road 1500N between 1100E and 1200E. A detached garage was destroyed at this location and the debris was deposited in a field to the northeast. A hay barn at this same location suffered little damage although a trailer camper parked inside the barn was pushed through the wooden front door by straight line winds which were funneled through the open back of the barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.09 SW Rooks Creek, IL
F1 category
May 30, 2004
5:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This event was a series of short tornado segments south of Pontiac. It began 8 miles southwest of Pontiac near County Roads 1400 North and 900 East. A barn roof was torn off and a large tree was snapped near 1000 East. Trees and limbs were blown down and farm outbuildings were damaged along County Road 1400 North. The damage ended at Pike Creek about one half mile west of 1200 East, where doors of a shed were blown out. Additional damage began just east of Interstate 55, north of County Road 1400 North. Trees and limbs were down at County Road 1325 East and near a nursing home on Old Route 66. Damage occurred again near County Road 1700 East, north of County Road 1400 North, where a house had roof damage and trees were blown down. Tree limbs were damaged on County Roads 1775 East and 1800 East. The most intense damage was on Billet Rd., about 1/2 mile north of County Road 1400 North, near the Vermillion River. About 1 dozen large trees were snapped in this area. The damage path was up to 50 yards wide at this point and the tornado was rated F1. The damage ended near County Roads 2000 East and 1500 North, where an old barn was blown down. This is 5 miles southeast of Pontiac. The total path was 12 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Pontiac, IL
F2 category
May 23, 2004
7:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved into Livingston County from McLean County, 1.7 miles northwest of Chenoa. A farm house was unroofed and a double-wide mobile home, outbuildings and grain bins were destroyed. The tornado ended 8 miles southwest of Pontiac or 2.5 miles southwest of Ocoya. At its strongest point, the tornado was 240 yards wide, with wind speeds between 130 and 140 mph. For additional information on this tornado, see Storm Data for ILLINOIS, Central.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SW Pontiac, IL
F0 category
Apr 2, 1982
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Sep 30, 1961
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Pontiac, IL
Livingston County · 12,465 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

Pontiac, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,483
Households4,680
Housing units5,106
Income
Median household income$59,579
$100k+ households36%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,309
Attached single-family154
Small multifamily793
Large multifamily516
Mobile homes334
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share25.6%
Mobile-home share6.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,040
Renter-occupied1,640
Vacant units426
Home value & age
Median home value$110,200
Owner homes $300k+2.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1965
Older-home share75.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,321
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 71 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Pontiac, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pontiac?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pontiac, IL is 4.00″. It was reported near Pontiac, IL on March 10, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pontiac — 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 Pontiac address?

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