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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Yates City, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Yates City, IL from June 20, 1974 through April 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Yates City, IL · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Yates City, IL

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Yates City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Uniontown, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2005
2:14 AM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Yates City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2004
3:27 PM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahinda, IL
1.50″ hail
Aug 22, 2001
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yates City, IL
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2000
3:55 AM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Yates City, IL
1.00″ hail
May 19, 1998
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yates City, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1975
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 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 Yates City, IL

18 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines blown down in rural Yates City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates City, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees down. A few fallen limbs took out power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates City, IL
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Yates City, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW A DAMAGED AND OVERTURNED LARGE STRUCTURE. TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Yates City, IL
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2022
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB BLOWN DOWN. RELAYED VIA WMBD-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates City, IL
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN... SOME OF WHICH FELL ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates City, IL
60 mph
Jun 14, 2017
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Farmington, IL
65 mph
Jun 14, 2017
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Elmwood, IL
60 mph
Jun 21, 2014
1:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Corn stalks were knocked over and broken in two.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Yates City, IL
70 mph
Jul 29, 2011
5:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous corn fields were flattened around Yates City.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Yates City, IL
60 mph
May 22, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a hog pen was damaged by strong winds 3 miles north of Douglas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Douglas, IL
70 mph
Jun 18, 2009
3:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down, including some up to 3-feet in diameter. Several homes and buildings were damaged by falling trees and limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Yates City, IL
58 mph
Jun 21, 2007
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.|
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Yates City, IL
63 mph
Apr 13, 2006
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Rapatee, IL
58 mph
Aug 22, 2001
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yates City, 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 Yates City, IL

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Elba Center where it did some tree damage just south of Knox Road 900 N. It progressed across I-74 near E Knox Rd where it damaged an outbuilding and some trees. It caused additional tree damage along N Elmore Rd and W Swab Run Rd before dissipating near N McClellan Rd. Debris was thrown to the east of there as the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Yates City, IL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near Douglas or about 3.5 miles west of Yates City along State Rt 8... where it damaged an outbuilding. It progressed to the northeast causing some damage to an outbuilding and numerous large trees along Knox Hwy 18 just south of 750 N. The tornado also damaged a couple of homes roofing and siding in that area before moving northeast across Knox Rd 2300 E where it did more tree damage before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Yates City, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2018
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Yates City, IL
F0 category
May 18, 1997
8:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 8 miles west southwest of Yates City. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Yates City, IL
F0 category
Apr 30, 1997
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Yates City, IL
Knox County · 18,301 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Uniontown, 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

Yates City, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population636
Households294
Housing units320
Income
Median household income$61,500
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households5.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached295
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily25
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share92.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied239
Renter-occupied55
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$94,600
Owner homes $300k+1.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1951
Older-home share87.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars291
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 18 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Yates City, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Yates City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Yates City, IL is 1.50″. It was reported near Yates City, IL on August 22, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Yates City — 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 Yates City address?

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