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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Urbana, IL from April 25, 1957 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Urbana, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Urbana, IL

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2026
3:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Urbana, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail with photo on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Urbana, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2026
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Urbana, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Urbana, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2023
3:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT WCIA... PARKLAND COLLEGE... AND NORTH OF CARLE HOSPITAL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Urbana, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
12:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Urbana, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: E Urbana, IL
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2012
2:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Urbana, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2012
2:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Urbana, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Urbana, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
8:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Urbana, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
5:56 PM CST
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Urbana, IL
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1986
2:09 PM CST
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
May 1, 1983
3:16 PM CST
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.25″ hail
Jan 19, 1964
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 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 Urbana, IL

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UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
7:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree branch down on Washington Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down onto a house. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Urbana, IL
61 mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a store on north Cunningham Avenue. Time estimated by radar. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo showing multiple tree limbs down... some of which fell onto vehicles. Time estimated by radar. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was snapped on Broadway Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Part of a metal roof blown off a building at South Farms UIUC. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Urbana, IL
63 mph
Mar 30, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW0668 Urbana Station Elevation: 748 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down on the south side of Windsor Road... between Meadow Brook Park and Philo Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2025
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15-20 foot spruce tree uprooted... fences blown down... road signs bent over along High Cross Rd. just north of Windsor Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees and tree branches were blown down... including some on cars and roofs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Considerable tree damage... including an estimated 12 to 24 inch diameter tree limb down onto a house producing structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree limb down blocking Brownfield Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2024
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Urbana, IL
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2024
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two 50 foot trees snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NNE Urbana. EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 3.2 miles. This tornado touched down northeast of Frasca Field along Cunningham Ave.... and largely tracked east. Structural damage was mainly some roof damage close to the start of the track... with a number of trees snapped further east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Urbana, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
5:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 5 miles southeast of Urbana. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Urbana, IL
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
5:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 6 miles north of Urbana. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Urbana, IL
F1 category
May 9, 1990
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Mar 4, 1961
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Urbana, IL
Champaign County · 48,766 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Urbana, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,447
Households16,425
Housing units19,003
Income
Median household income$45,854
$100k+ households26.3%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,009
Attached single-family899
Small multifamily3,635
Large multifamily7,389
Mobile homes71
Housing mix
Single-family share36.9%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share58.0%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,704
Renter-occupied10,721
Vacant units2,578
Home value & age
Median home value$186,300
Owner homes $300k+16.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1979
Older-home share50.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,069
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 80 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Urbana, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Urbana?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Urbana, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near E Urbana, IL on July 11, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Urbana — 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 Urbana address?

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