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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, IL from December 18, 1957 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62839 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay County, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clay County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Xenia, IL
1.50″ hail
May 5, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by Broadcast Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bible Grove, IL
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Broadcast Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Hord, IL
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hord, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail south of Flora with photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Flora, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay City, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from Facebook of large hail in Flora.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flora, IL
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2024
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Louisville, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2023
1:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT BRISCOE SURPLUS SALES IN FLORA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Flora, IL
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2021
6:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA COUNTY ESDA... QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR DOGWOOD RD AND OLD US 50.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Xenia, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Xenia, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Clay City, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Clay City, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Clay City, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE TO CORNFIELD FROM QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sailor Springs, 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 Clay County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches were blown down_ including one that fell onto a trailer.
NWS Wind Report Location: Xenia, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs down and one power pole down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flora, IL
60 mph
Jun 21, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Xenia, IL
60 mph
May 16, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph at Highway 50 and Boxwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Xenia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Xenia. Limb over the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Xenia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on apartments. Injuries unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisville, IL
60 mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds at least 50-60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisville, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
11:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted across the road at old US 50 and Fox Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Flora, IL
67 mph
Mar 12, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Xenia, IL
60 mph
Mar 12, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Xenia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2025
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Old Highway 50 at Country Club Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Flora, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report. small farm outbuilding blown over. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ingraham, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2025
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report. social media photo of a large tree branch blown onto a home. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ingraham, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2025
7:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report. social media photo of an uprooted tree. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisville, IL
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2025
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report. Large farm outbuilding had part of roofing removed and walls collapsed. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Oskaloosa, 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 Clay County

27 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Oskaloosa, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Ingraham, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Louisville, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... max wind 100 mph... path length 4.58 miles... max width 200 yards The tornado was observed 2 miles south-southwest of Louisville just south of Grover Creek Ln. The tornado moved northeast entering the south side of town... removing a large portion of the roof of a business storage building and attached residence. The tornado continued through town in a weakened state with minor branch damage occurring. The tornado re-intensified just northeast of town where is snapped off power poles and large trees along Old Bible Grove Rd. The tornado moved northeast and damaged a few more trees before dissipating near Slate Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Louisville, IL
UNK category
Feb 21, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0... 75 mph... path length 4.1 miles. Much of the damage was concentrated at a farmstead along the Clay/Effingham county line east of 1800th St. Metal from the top of a silo was blown off... and a barn was damaged with roof pieces blown northeast for about a half mile. Tracks through corn stubble in fields was found until reaching E. 200th Ave. west of county road 2200.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Bible Grove, IL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF WHEN TORNADO OCCURRED. EF0... PEAK WIND SPEED 75 MPH... PATH LENGTH 3.0 MILES. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SOUTH OF THE CLAY AND EFFINGHAM COUNTY LINE... NEAR THE EDGEWOOD RD. CURVE... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST. DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO TREE BRANCHES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Edgewood, IL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2026
8:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0... peak wind speed 75 mph... path length 3.0 miles. The tornado touched down just south of the Clay and Effingham county line... near the Edgewood Rd. curve... and tracked northeast. Damage was limited to tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Edgewood, IL
UNK category
May 27, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated EF2... with a peak wind speed of 130 mph. Total path length was 8.4 miles... of which 3.6 of them were in Clay County. Originally touched down in Marion County at 7:29 pm... and moved into Clay County along Beard Road just north of Songer Township Lane... downing trees and power lines. It tracked east-northeast and did its greatest damage at a farm on the north end of Penguin Drive... demolishing several metal buildings. It appears to have lifted just east of Xenia-Iola Road between Songer Township Lane and Hickory Hill Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Xenia, IL
UNK category
May 27, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO BARN AND DEBRIS THROUGH FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Sailor Springs, IL
UNK category
May 27, 2021
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NO DAMAGE REPORTED... TOUCHED DOWN IN FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Louisville, IL
UNK category
May 6, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN REPORTED BY EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Flora Municipal Ai, IL
UNK category
May 23, 2019
1:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ESTIMATED AN EF0 TORNADO WITH 60 MPH WITH A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN LESS THAN A MILE LONG AND NARROW WIDTH DOWNING A FEW TREES AND LARGE LIMBS IN RURAL AREA NEAR ALDER ROAD. CONFIRMED BY EMA SURVEY AND A VIDEO OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Xenia, IL
EF1 category
May 25, 2011
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed about 1 mile southwest of Clay City. The tornado tracked northeast and dissipated near Clay City High School. Structures damaged along the path of the tornado included a barn and several garages, and 15 homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. One concrete block storage building collapsed. Numerous trees were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 WSW Clay City, IL
EF0 category
Mar 8, 2009
12:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in the National Weather Service Paducah County Warning Area (CWA) in Wayne County at 11:58 AM CST. It then tracked northeastward and crossed into southern Clay County at 12:03 PM CST. The tornado quickly dissipated by 12:04 PM CST 7.3 miles southeast of Clay City. One home experienced minor damage and numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.65 SSE Camp Travis, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2004
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, IL
Clay County · 4,517 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on the south side of town causing damage to a few buildings, as well as blowing down trees and power lines. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clay City, 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 · County

Clay County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,173
Households5,431
Housing units6,147
Income
Median household income$57,266
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,517
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily328
Large multifamily123
Mobile homes1,139
Housing mix
Single-family share73.5%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,383
Renter-occupied1,048
Vacant units716
Home value & age
Median home value$94,300
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+4.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1973
Older-home share57.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,166
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 80 hail, 218 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Clay County, 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 Clay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 3.50″. It was reported near Flora, IL on April 24, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?

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