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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ruma, IL from April 3, 1976 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ruma, IL · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ruma, IL

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was mostly the size of pennies and dimes... but observer did see quarter size hail mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ruma, IL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Ruma, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 2009
8:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ruma, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2008
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ruma, IL
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2006
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 4, 2004
12:15 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported nickel size hail in Ruma.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2004
12:51 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2003
7:07 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
4:51 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ruma, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2002
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 1998
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruma, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1976
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 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 Ruma, IL

13 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photo on social media shows a power pole snapped at this location. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Ruma, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large power poles snapped along IL 3 south of Ruma at this location. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ruma, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Ruma. Power poles and live power lines down along Route 155 west of Ruma.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Ruma, IL
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES FALLEN OVER RTE 155... POWER LINES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruma, IL
64 mph
Aug 4, 2012
10:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and power lines between Ruma and Ellis Grove. Also, the winds snapped a power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 NNE Ruma, IL
64 mph
Aug 5, 2010
4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees in St. Patrick's Cemetery and in town. Also, numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down around town. Several tombstones were damaged in the cemetery and a large shed was destroyed just south of Ruma.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Ruma, IL
60 mph
Aug 5, 2008
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off of a house under construction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ruma, IL
63 mph
Apr 2, 2006
4:20 PM CST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and blew the roof off a smokehouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Modoc, IL
69 mph
Jun 10, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruma, IL
70 mph
Jun 10, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruma, IL
61 mph
May 7, 2000
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage at a couple of farms in the Ruma area. Several barns and outbuildings were damaged. A deck and part of the roof of a home were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruma, IL
63 mph
Mar 24, 1996
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Ruma, IL
60 mph
Jul 20, 1992
1:30 PM PST
Wind report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 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 Ruma, IL

2 reports
EF0 category
Oct 13, 2014
11:59 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the far western extension of St. Patricks Road. In this location, a barn had one of it's walls blown out and part of the roof torn off. Several other buildings in the area sustained minor to moderate roof damage. Then the tornado tracked to the north northeast, crossing Illinois Route 155 west of Ruma, about a tenth of a mile west of intersection with Pioneer Lane. Just north of Illinois Route 155, two large trees were snapped off. One tree landed on a nearby house causing minor roof damage. The tornado then lifted and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 WSW Ruma, IL
F0 category
Apr 28, 1994
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ruma, IL
Randolph County · 10,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Ruma and moved northeast before lifting near Baldwin. The damage path was intermittent but Illinois State Police troopers followed it and observed numerous trees blown down and a few farm buildings damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Ruma To, 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

Ruma, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population438
Households149
Housing units158
Income
Median household income$71,875
$100k+ households45.6%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached117
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share74.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share20.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied118
Renter-occupied31
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$125,000
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars147
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 13 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Ruma, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ruma?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ruma, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Ruma, IL on March 13, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ruma — 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 Ruma address?

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