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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Virgil, IL from May 15, 1982 through March 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 60151 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Virgil, IL · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Virgil, IL

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
1:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Maple Park, IL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few reports of hail between quarter size and golf ball size came in from near Maple Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: .12 SSW Maple Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Nov 22, 2010
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Route 38 and County Line Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .12 SW Maple Park, IL
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2003
9:32 PM CST
Hail report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maple Park, IL
2.75″ hail
May 12, 1998
8:19 PM CST
Hail report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gusty winds, large hail and dozens of lightning strikes were responsible for downed tree limbs and power lines, with the worst of it in the Dundee Township area. A lightning strike started a fire in a Carpentersville home. The lightning hit the front of the home near the gas meter, starting a fire in the wall. Damage was moderate. A wind gust of 73 mph was reported in Carpentersville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maple Park, 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 Virgil, IL

17 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of trees downed and building damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees reported down on road in many locations along Beith road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on Meredith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Virgil, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof off a house... several trees down... damage to a greenhouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down blocking both lanes of traffic on west County Line Road at Winters Road in Maple Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF A LARGE GRAIN SILO. SILO IS APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET TALL AND 20 FEET WIDE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN... INCLUDING 10 AND 20 INCH IN DIAMETER TREES. FENCES ALSO BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2018
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING COUNTY LINE ROAD NEAR BARBER GREENE ROAD NORTH OF MAPLE PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Sycamore, IL
64 mph
Jun 23, 2010
4:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust was measured to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Maple Park, IL
63 mph
Jun 12, 2010
9:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 20 inch diameter tree was blown down on County Line Road, south of Route 64, blocking both northbound and southbound lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 WSW Richardson, IL
70 mph
Apr 5, 2010
9:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 70 mph was measured in Maple Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Maple Park, IL
58 mph
Jun 12, 2008
11:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a police car at Route 64 and Meredith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 NW Virgil, IL
60 mph
Jun 1, 2007
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree, strongly rooted at a nursery, was blown over. Wind gust estimated to 60 mph on the Kane DeKalb County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Maple Park, IL
58 mph
Jul 3, 1998
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Park, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 1992
7:51 PM PST
Wind report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 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 Virgil, IL

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 22, 2024
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar data from KLOT depicted a circulation with a brief tornado debris signature. Imagery from Sentinel2 depicted damage to crops in the path of rotation. Unable to assigned a rating so it will be classified as an EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Maple Park, IL
UNK category
Aug 9, 2021
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO REPORTED NEAR BEITH ROAD AND MEREDITH ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Virgil, IL
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
8:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DRONE FOOTAGE REVEALS A NARROW SWATH OF CORN LIKELY AROUND 40 YARDS ACROSS FLATTENED IN A CONVERGENT PATTERN. IN ADDITION... DAMAGE TO A BARN WAS NOTED... WITH A NEAR COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE ROOF. THIS DAMAGE IS CONSISTENT WITH A TORNADO WITH WINDS OF EF-1 INTENSITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Virgil, IL
EF1 category
Oct 26, 2010
5:55 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that was northwest of Elburn touched down in a corn field about one mile north of Route 38, west of Francis Road. The tornado closely followed Francis Road and was on the ground for about �� of a mile. At the max width, the tornado was about 20 yards wide. The path touched three farmsteads and one home. The first farmstead that was affected sustained high end EF0 damage. An old garage and a small barn were leveled on the property, the roof was damaged on another building, and the trees on the property also sustained damage. There were several tree branches down around the property, and the trunk of a healthy pine tree was completely snapped. The second farmstead affected was located about a half mile up Francis Road. A temporary storage structure on the property was not constructed with any sort of wood or metal covering, but a heavy duty tarp-like material, heavily secured to the metal skeleton. The tarp was torn away from most of the metal structure, but still remained attached at one end. Several other buildings on the property, which were permanent, remained undamaged. The third and final farmstead affected was the most heavily affected area along the tornado's path. The farmstead was located about a quarter mile up Francis Road. Two large barns and one grain bin were completely destroyed on this property, and a telephone pole was completely snapped at the base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.65 SSE Virgil, IL
F0 category
May 15, 1982
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Virgil, IL
Kane County · 130,950 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Virgil, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population310
Households126
Housing units134
Income
Median household income$97,500
$100k+ households56.4%
$150k+ households24.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached134
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied99
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units8
Home value & age
Median home value$301,500
Owner homes $300k+50.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1971
Older-home share78.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars122
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 17 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Virgil, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Virgil?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Virgil, IL is 2.75″. It was reported near Maple Park, IL on May 12, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Virgil — 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 Virgil address?

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