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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sims, IL from July 15, 1981 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sims, IL · 1981–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sims, IL

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
9:29 PM CST
Hail report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sims, IL
1.75″ hail
May 17, 1999
3:12 PM CST
Hail report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sims, 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 Sims, IL

6 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and crop damage in and near Sims_ IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sims, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Mill Shoals, IL
60 mph
May 27, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph winds near Sims.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sims, IL
70 mph
May 14, 2009
1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees were uprooted, and two trees had their tops blown out. A mobile home was moved off blocks. The mobile home was not tied down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.25 E Mayberry, IL
58 mph
Oct 18, 2007
2:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Sims, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 1981
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 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 Sims, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
10:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 Tornado. Peak winds 95 mph. Path Length 1.53 miles. Storage shed and barn damaged/destroyed. Tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Sims, IL
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
1:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sims, IL
Wayne County · 5,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down on the southwest side of Sims. It quickly intensified and destroyed a double wide mobile home on the northeast side of Sims. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Highway 15, producing tree and power pole damage. The tornado moved east across the Wayne County landfill, damaging the building on the grounds. The tornado continued into the north side of Fairfield, producing mainly minor damage to homes. Peak winds in this tornado were estimated near 135 mph. The maximum intensity was on the northeast side of Sims.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Sims, 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

Sims, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population164
Households87
Housing units111
Income
Median household income$47,708
$100k+ households17.2%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached55
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share49.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share46.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied78
Renter-occupied9
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$46,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share68.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars84
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 6 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Sims, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sims?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sims, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Sims, IL on May 17, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sims — 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 Sims address?

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