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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Waterloo, IL from April 3, 1968 through April 22, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Waterloo, IL · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 22, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Waterloo, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 27, 2021
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, IL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS OF 35-40 MPH
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2014
10:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 W Waterloo, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
8:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.55 NNE Burksville, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 ENE Foster Pond, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:04 AM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waterloo, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Hanover, IL
0.88″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
12:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waterloo, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
8:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waterloo, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waterloo, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
12:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waterloo, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2006
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2006
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 2006
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 11, 2006
9:54 PM CST
Hail report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burksville, 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 Waterloo, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 22, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees snapped or toppled at the base. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Waterloo, IL
65 mph
Apr 21, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Near-zero visibility also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2025
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal in power lines on LRC Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Wartburg, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: damage to trees and sheds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
62 mph
Jul 29, 2023
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observation from the Monroe County Fairground near Waterloo IL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 156.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Foster Pond, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12-14 INCH TREE LIMB OVER PAULA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2020
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE UTILITY POLES DOWN ALONG HAMACHER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ALONG SOUTH MARKET STREET IN WATERLOO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
May 21, 2019
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO UPROOTED TREES... TWO TREES TOPS ARE TWISTED OFF AND OTHER TREES DOWN AT NEARBY NEIGHBORS HOURS. COULD BE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Foster Pond, IL
UNK mph
May 14, 2018
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES... TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN AROUND TOWN. ONE TREE WAS 18 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND SNAPPED OFF AT GROUND LEVEL TAKING DOWN NEARBY POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2017
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, IL

8 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2019
1:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO CAUSED MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREE DAMAGE IN THE NORTHERN SECTION OF WATERLOO... IL. THE TORNADO WAS ESTIMATED TO ONLY BE ON THE GROUND FOR A MINUTE AND TRAVELED LESS THAN A HALF MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Waterloo, IL
UNK category
May 24, 2019
12:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 N WATERLOO. A WEAK TORNADO CAUSED MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREE DAMAGE IN THE NORTHERN SECTION OF WATERLOO... IL. THE TORNADO WAS ESTIMATED TO ONLY BE ON THE GROUND FOR A MINUTE AND TRAVELED LESS THAN A HALF MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Waterloo, IL
EF2 category
Apr 22, 2011
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the north side of Waterloo, Illinois near the intersection of Leah Drive and James Street. Several homes and businesses sustained varying degrees of damage; from displaced roofing materials to businesses with structural damage. Two large air conditioners were tossed 30 yards from the roof of a business. Several large trees were snapped near the base of the trunk. Four power poles were snapped south of the intersection of North Market Street and Kolmer Avenue. One large garage was also destroyed behind a church with debris tossed southeastward 30 to 40 yards. The tornado skipped eastward and crossed Floraville Road on the north side of Ridge Club Golf Course then traveled down the first fairway. A number of cedar and pine trees were snapped. The tornado then crossed Ridge Road where several homes sustained minor roof damage, with 30 to 40 percent of the shingles removed. The tornado then traveled across the northern part of Konarcik Park. Numerous old growth pine trees were snapped at the base of the trunk. Trees three feet in diameter were common in this area. The tornado caused damage to the siding of one home near the intersection of Konarcik and Kopp Roads before lifting. There was one minor injury at Canterbury Manor Nursing Center due to flying glass when a window broke. The maximum intensity was low end EF2, with a maximum estimated wind speed of 115 mph. The maximum width of the tornado was 80 to 90 yards with a total path length of 3.5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 N Waterloo, IL
F0 category
Jun 10, 2003
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial survey conducted by members of the BAMEX (Bow Echo and Mesoscale Convective Vortex Experiment) revealed a small tornado track northeast of Waterloo. The damage occurred in a rural area and was limited to downed trees. The tornado crossed into St. Clair County west of Paderborn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Waterloo, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1998
4:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSE Waterloo, IL
F1 category
May 18, 1995
11:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on the western side of town and lifted the roof off a business. In one area where several homes were damaged, a recreational vehicle was picked up and set down in the middle of a destroyed house. Trees and large branches were also downed and large hail was also reported by local law enforcement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waterloo, IL
F0 category
Apr 15, 1994
4:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down in the northwest corner of Waterloo damaging a four-story brick grain elevator. Damage was generally confined to the building's roof (along the eastern side). As the tornado moved east-northeast through a residential area, damage was limited to large trees. A large cluster of trees were snapped off near the town high school in a rotational pattern. A house lost part of its roof northeast of Waterloo just before the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Waterloo To 1 Ne Wate, IL
F0 category
Apr 3, 1984
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Waterloo, IL
Monroe County · 12,127 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

Waterloo, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,055
Households4,395
Housing units4,651
Income
Median household income$92,005
$100k+ households51.4%
$150k+ households27.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,507
Attached single-family203
Small multifamily700
Large multifamily241
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share75.4%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share20.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,381
Renter-occupied1,014
Vacant units256
Home value & age
Median home value$237,900
Owner homes $300k+29.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1991
Older-home share44.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,048
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 31 hail, 56 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Waterloo, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 22, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Waterloo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Waterloo, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near N Waterloo, IL on April 19, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Waterloo — 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 Waterloo address?

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