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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Edwards County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Edwards County, IL from March 4, 1955 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62806 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Edwards County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Edwards County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A lot of quarter size hail!.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Albion, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Browns, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 2, 2022
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Bone Gap, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Bone Gap, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2012
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Albion, IL
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albion, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail occurred just northwest of Bone Gap.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Bone Gap, IL
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Browns, IL
0.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
1:31 AM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of dimes fell in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Albion, IL
1.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail fell from a supercell thunderstorm that originated over Franklin County and tracked northeast across the Lower Wabash Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W West Salem, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albion, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail fell four miles west-northwest of Grayville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Albion, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell on Highway 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Browns, 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 Edwards County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on County Rd 700 E. A powerline was downed in West Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W West Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 450N near Cowling.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Grayville, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees and one powerline down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albion, IL
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large tree limbs down... a few powerlines pulled down by trees. One business lost a partial brick wall. Radar is suggestive of a microburst around 702 pm centered on Grayville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grayville, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few treees uprooted... carpoort destroyed. Damage to cars from falling carport and trees. Cornstalks blown across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Grayville, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albion, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped at the base. Relayed via Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from West Salem. Trained spotter shared a picture on Twitter of a brick building with a part of an exterior wall collapsed on the town square in West Salem. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter shared a picture on Twitter of a brick building with a part of an exterior wall collapsed on the town square in West Salem. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albion, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albion, IL
60 mph
Apr 1, 2023
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayville, IL
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREE DAMAGE. TREE FELL ON HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albion, IL
UNK mph
May 25, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEALTHY TREE DOWNED ACROSS HIGHWAY 130. PHOTO RELAYED VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W West Salem, 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 Edwards County

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground from a trained spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Golden Gate, IL
EF1 category
Dec 23, 2015
12:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued from Wayne County into Edwards County. Along the Edwards County portion of the path, there were several snapped trees. No structural damage was observed. The path was through sparsely populated farm country. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.21 N Ellery, IL
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
1:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado travelled just south of and nearly parallel to another EF-2 tornado. Two machine sheds were destroyed along with a barn. Several trees were snapped. More than one eyewitness saw both tornadoes on the ground at the same time. Peak winds were estimated near 110 mph. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the EF-2 tornado that tracked from Sims to Fairfield in Wayne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.39 SW Black, IL
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
1:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Edwards County from Wayne County. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A new addition to a house was destroyed. An attached garage was destroyed, with two vehicles turned 180 degrees. Two 100-year-old barns were totally destroyed. Several 100-year-old trees were snapped or uprooted. Other residences in the area sustained minor damage. The estimated peak winds in this tornado were 130 mph. The maximum intensity was attained just west of Illinois Route 130, almost due north of Albion. A second shorter track EF-2 tornado occurred simultaneously just south of this tornado. Both tornadoes were witnessed on the ground at the same time. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the EF-2 tornado that tracked from Sims to Fairfield in Wayne County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.87 SW Black, IL
EF1 category
Jan 22, 2012
10:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado produced mainly tree damage. One steel high tension power pole was damaged. The average path width was 50 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.75 SSW Albion, IL
EF0 category
Oct 18, 2007
6:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A funnel cloud was observed for a 20 to 30 minute period by numerous law enforcement personnel and at least one trained spotter. The trained spotter reported an apparent brief touchdown. The event was witnessed mostly from nearby Wabash County at a distance of about 3 to 10 miles. No damage was located, possibly due to the sparsely populated farmland over which it occurred. Due to their distance from the funnel, eyewitnesses were not certain of the exact duration of the touchdown. This funnel cloud and tornado was produced by the same long-lived supercell that crossed the Rend Lake area of southern Jefferson and northern Franklin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE West Salem, IL
F4 category
Jun 2, 1990
5:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 3, 1989
3:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jan 7, 1989
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 13, 1972
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jul 11, 1958
1:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Edwards County, IL
Edwards County · 2,318 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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Albion, IL 69
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Edwards County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,118
Households2,653
Housing units3,045
Income
Median household income$59,386
$100k+ households34.6%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,318
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily119
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes576
Housing mix
Single-family share76.1%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share18.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,100
Renter-occupied553
Vacant units392
Home value & age
Median home value$97,500
Owner homes $300k+8.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1968
Older-home share70.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,531
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Edwards County

62806 61
Albion, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62844 35
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62818 24
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62476 19
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62833 13
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62815 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 37 hail, 66 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Edwards 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 Edwards County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Edwards County is 2.75″. It was reported near Albion, IL on May 3, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Edwards 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 Edwards County address?

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