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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Coles County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Coles County, IL from May 27, 1955 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
121
Wind Reports
250
Tornado Reports
44
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Coles County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Coles County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charleston, IL
2.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Charleston, IL
2.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Humboldt, IL
2.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Humboldt, IL
3.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Humboldt, IL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
2:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lerna, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Paradise, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report... time estimated from radar. photo of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mattoon, IL
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Coles County Airpor, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo sent with 1 inch hail next to a quarter. Hail lasted for about 15 minutes and ponding of water.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashmore, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to golf ball size hail at BENT TREE GOLF COURSE. relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Charleston, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: social media photo of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Charleston, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2023
3:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Isabel, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trilla, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from Trilla. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trilla, 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 Coles County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Isabel, IL
45 mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Coles County Airport. ASOS station KMTO Coles Co. Mem AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coles County Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road near Marshall Ave and 33rd St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down in Lytle Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Park Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Trees uprooted with large tree limbs blown down near County Market grocery store.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About a mile or more of powerlines down along IL16 from Ashmore eastbound... as well as several downed trees and snapped power poles and branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashmore, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos showing damage to property at Ashmore Estates along with tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ashmore, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant tree damage... lines down... and building damage at Coles County fairgrounds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Charleston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding torn off and partial roofing removed from apartment building with many tree limbs down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile homes destroyed and flipped. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Charleston, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree damage reported in Ashmore. Trees fell on roofs. One garage pushed off foundation... but garage was not anchored. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashmore, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in Mattoon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mattoon, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
3:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Oakland, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report relayed by broadcast media of a shed flipped upside down in the middle of the road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mattoon, 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 Coles County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down east of Mattoon and tracked ESE into the northwest side Charleston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2... max winds 116 mph... path length 13.83 miles... max width 800 yards. The tornado developed about 4 miles north of Mattoon and tracked southeast... damaging trees... homes... and electrical transmission lines as it crossed US Highway 45. It intensified as it reached County Rd 700E... uprooting large hardwood trees and lifting the roof off a single family residence. It continued east-southeast from there... crossing Interstate 57 where it flipped a semi... resulting in one injury. It then heavily damaged a few farm outbuildings and trees on the western outskirts of Charleston. It continued eastward through the north side of Charleston... causing damage at the fairgrounds... a few outbuildings... and trees throughout town before lifting 2 miles east of Charleston along Illinois 16.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Semi flipped over on southbound I-57 at mile marker 191. Semi truck driver injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Mattoon, IL
UNK category
May 20, 2025
7:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous funnel cloud report from Oakland. Report from earlier this afternoon. Several funnel cloud pics received... and video of a brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oakland, IL
UNK category
May 20, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down on the northwest side of Oakland and moved northeast. It damaged tree branches along Reel St and a tree grove to the northeast. It traveled 2.85 miles and lifted east of Walnut Point State Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Oakland, IL
UNK category
May 1, 2025
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Picture evidence of a tornado touching down. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Janesville, IL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 110 mph. Path length 0.7 miles... max width 50 yards. Structural damage was found near the start of the track... west of the intersection of county roads 1600N and 2000E. Here... a farm outbuilding was destroyed... and siding torn off a nearby house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Rardin, IL
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
5:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph. Path length 0.6 miles... max width 75 yards. Snapped 11 power poles near the intersection of county roads 500E and 1100N.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Cooks Mill, IL
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
5:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Outbuilding destroyed. Time estimated from radar with a radar confirmed tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Trilla, IL
UNK category
Dec 11, 2021
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A HOUSE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH PEOPLE TRAPPED INSIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Mattoon, IL
UNK category
Dec 11, 2021
4:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A MACHINE SHED WAS DESTROYED AND NUMEROUS POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR 800 NORTH AND 200 EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Coles, IL
UNK category
Apr 29, 2021
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TOUCHED DOWN IN OPEN FIELD. NO DAMAGE SEEN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Humboldt, IL
UNK category
Apr 29, 2021
12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 NW HUMBOLDT. TOUCHED DOWN IN OPEN FIELD. NO DAMAGE SEEN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Humboldt, IL
EF0 category
Jun 29, 2013
1:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Cooks Mills at 2:05 PM CDT. The tornado did minor damage to the siding and gutters of a home. It also damaged a garage door and knocked down several tree limbs before dissipating at 2:06 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 W Cooks Mills, IL
EF1 category
Jun 6, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Coles County, IL
Coles County · 15,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed in an open field 2.5 miles west southwest of Lerna, and was moving to the east northeast around 45 MPH. The tornado damaged a barn and blew down several trees southwest of Lerna. As the tornado moved through Lerna, it caused roof, window and siding damage to 9 homes, and roof damage to a school. Numerous trees were also blown down in Lerna. The tornado continued across open fields and forested areas before it dissipated 2.5 miles east northeast of Lerna. The tornado was rated EF1 with highest estimated winds of 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.54 NNE Trilla, 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

Coles County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population46,689
Households20,335
Housing units22,717
Income
Median household income$56,040
$100k+ households33.8%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,422
Attached single-family475
Small multifamily3,255
Large multifamily2,633
Mobile homes911
Housing mix
Single-family share67.9%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share25.9%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,279
Renter-occupied8,056
Vacant units2,382
Home value & age
Median home value$121,900
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1970
Older-home share65.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,845
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 121 hail, 250 wind, and 44 tornado reports in Coles County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Coles County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Coles County is 3.00″. It was reported near Humboldt, IL on June 17, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Coles 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 Coles County address?

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