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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Preston Heights, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Preston Heights, IL from April 3, 1956 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Preston Heights, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Preston Heights, IL

6 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
2:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared of approximately ping pong ball size hail at Route 53 and Laraway Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Preston Heights, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
2:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared of hail in Preston Heights. The largest hailstones were approximately quarter size. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Preston Heights, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2025
4:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch diameter hail. Several reports of hail up to 0.75 inch in diameter around this area... as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Preston Heights, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Edison Road in Preston Heights.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 SSE Preston Hgts, IL
1.50″ hail
Sep 17, 1972
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
3.00″ hail
Apr 23, 1961
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in 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 Preston Heights, IL

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60 mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 50 to 60 mph winds at the Chicagoland Speedway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Preston Heights, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Preston Heights, IL
64 mph
Aug 4, 2008
6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a house near Richards and David Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 NE Preston Hgts, IL
60 mph
Jun 23, 1968
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
104 mph
Apr 30, 1962
12:14 PM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 1961
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
74 mph
Jun 7, 1961
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 1961
3:50 PM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IL
109 mph
Apr 3, 1956
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 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 Preston Heights, IL

1 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Preston Heights, IL
Will County · 188,943 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado touched down just southeast of the intersection of Rowell Avenue and Eunice Avenue. This brief tornado moved east northeast across Eunice Road... causing shingle damage to one house and uprooting a few trees. Metal panels and pieces of a car port were blown to the northeast at least 200 yards... and one vehicle was blown over. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph. This tornado dissipated near Howliston Court.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Preston Heights, 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

Preston Heights, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,318
Households960
Housing units1,025
Income
Median household income$51,970
$100k+ households26.4%
$150k+ households3.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached709
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily98
Large multifamily97
Mobile homes121
Housing mix
Single-family share69.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share19.0%
Mobile-home share11.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied563
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units65
Home value & age
Median home value$141,400
Owner homes $300k+6.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars858
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 9 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Preston Heights, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Preston Heights?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Preston Heights, IL is 3.00″. It was reported near Preston Heights, IL on April 23, 1961.

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

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

I am selling a home in Preston Heights — 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 Preston Heights address?

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