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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ridgway, IL from October 1, 1973 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62979 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ridgway, IL · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ridgway, IL

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
3:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ridgway, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 26, 2012
3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgway, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 27, 2006
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported in New Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2006
6:29 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2006
5:44 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 9, 2006
1:14 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
6:16 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter-size hail was reported from Shawneetown up toward Ridgway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ridgway, IL
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2004
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2003
11:42 AM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
1.25″ hail
Oct 1, 1973
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 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 Ridgway, IL

15 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin blown into the roadway near Ridgway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down in Gallatin County. Nearly 900 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD CROP DAMAGE FROM WIND AND SOME HAIL ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF GALLATIN COUNTY... BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND THE OHIO RIVER. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2016
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN RIDGWAY
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
60 mph
Jul 26, 2012
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ridgway, IL
58 mph
Jun 18, 2011
4:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree was blown over. Another small tree was blown down. A dog pen and lawn furniture were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ridgway, IL
81 mph
May 23, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Ridgway, IL
90 mph
Apr 19, 2011
8:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large swath of very damaging straight-line winds, associated with a bow echo on radar, affected north and east Gallatin County. The damage swath was mostly over sparsely populated farm country, except where it struck New Haven. Winds were estimated around 90 mph over much of the area. Some barns were destroyed or damaged, including partial loss of roofs and walls. Grain storage equipment was damaged, including upending and destruction of several grain bins. One grain bin was blown into vehicles and onto a house, damaging the house roof. Some metal storage sheds were damaged or destroyed. Many large trees were uprooted, and a number of large tree trunks were snapped. There was shingle, siding, and antenna damage at some residences. One mobile home was shifted off piers and one was overturned. Utility pole crossarms were snapped, and poles were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Ridgway, IL
70 mph
May 24, 2006
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In New Haven Township, a half dozen irrigation units were blown over and damaged or destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Ridgway, IL
64 mph
Apr 2, 2006
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roofs of several buildings were damaged, including those of a funeral home and a gym. At a church downtown, about a third of the parish center roof was blown off, and several windows and doors were blown out. A board that was blown through a window was impaled in the wall of a Sunday school room. The siding was ripped off one side of a hardware store. Scattered trees and large tree limbs were down on the properties of the damaged buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
64 mph
Nov 15, 2005
3:54 PM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
58 mph
Apr 28, 2002
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tin roof was damaged, and a large tree was down on a swing set.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
May 12, 2000
9:54 PM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five power poles were snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ridgway, IL
60 mph
May 17, 1999
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts to 60 MPH downed tree limbs and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, 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 Ridgway, IL

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began about 5.6 miles southwest of New Haven and traveled northeast where it caused some shingle and siding damage to a few homes. As it continued northeast and crossed Shawneetown New Haven road... it severely damaged a large barn. Some isolated trees were uprooted or snapped as it continued northeast. The tornado damaged a small section of solar panels on the north side of Hwy 141 just east of Shawneetown New Haven Rd. The tornado then crossed the Little Wabash River and entered White County. It then caused more tree damage and turned over an irrigation pivot just east of County Road 1450... which about where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Ridgway, IL
UNK category
Apr 6, 2024
10:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado occurred in eastern Gallatin County during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 8. The tornado began about five miles east of Ridgway along Maloney Road. A couple of large farm outbuildings had significant portions of their roofs removed... with debris tossed hundreds of feet. One home on Maloney Road suffered shingle damage. After crossing Big Hill Road... the tornado lifted just west of the intersection of Hulda Lake Road and Sand Road. Several trees along the path were uprooted or had large limbs broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Ridgway, IL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2024
10:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ridgway, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado impacted the west side of Ridgway... IL... during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began just south of Main Street along St. Joseph Road... where one home suffered minor roof damage and several large tree limbs were downed. Moving northeast... the tornado damaged a grain bin just south of Main Street and damaged the roof of an outbuilding just north of Main Street. The tornado did limited tree damage in the city park before lifting near the intersection of City Park Drive and Murphy Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ridgway, 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

Ridgway, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population764
Households371
Housing units436
Income
Median household income$42,404
$100k+ households26.2%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached388
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share89.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied305
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units65
Home value & age
Median home value$73,700
Owner homes $300k+1.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1966
Older-home share88.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars357
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 15 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Ridgway, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ridgway?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ridgway, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Ridgway, IL on May 26, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ridgway — 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 Ridgway address?

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