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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Effingham County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Effingham County, IL from November 15, 1955 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
202
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Effingham County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Effingham County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Effingham, IL
1.75″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to ping pong size hail with some golf ball size hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dieterich, IL
1.25″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Dieterich, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Dieterich, IL
2.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dieterich, IL
2.50″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated by radar. Report relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dieterich, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by WCIA TV Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Altamont, IL
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed viewer report of golf ball sized hail in Effingham.
NWS Hail Report Location: Effingham, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Effingham, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for approximately 5 minutes and partially covered the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Moccasin, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Altamont, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2023
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Altamont, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edgewood, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Altamont, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED FROM BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dieterich, 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 Effingham County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down with damage to shed. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Teutopolis, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to shed. Timing estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees uprooted_ trees down on powerlines_ and multiple reports across town of tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Teutopolis, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in the Homewood Subdivision. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home and multiple reports of tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branch broken off two separate trees. Relayed from local media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown over on the north side of Effingham. Relayed by local media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watson, IL
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of metal in a field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Beecher City, IL
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down into a mobile home. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Altamont, IL
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Altamont, IL
UNK mph
Feb 19, 2026
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1.5 SW Watson. Seven vehicle accident due to thunderstorm winds. 1 injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 Sw Watson, IL
UNK mph
Oct 18, 2025
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Merchant St. Report relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree down on North Park Road near Lake Sara.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Effingham, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A few 6 inch diameter tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montrose, 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 Effingham County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** EF3... path length 26.18 miles... path width 500 yards... peak wind speed 150 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Beecher City, IL
UNK category
Jun 18, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Homes damaged from a tornado southwest of Montrose.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Montrose, IL
UNK category
Jun 18, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 Nw Dieterich, IL
UNK category
Jun 18, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Shumway, IL
UNK category
Feb 20, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Bible Grove, IL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Mason. Corrected location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mason, IL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mason, IL
UNK category
Feb 19, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-U tornado briefly occurred in a field. Confirmed from chaser video. Delayed report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Mason, IL
UNK category
May 1, 2025
1:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several videos of the tornado touching down just north of Effingham for about 1.5 miles. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Effingham, IL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 strength... max wind speed 110 mph... path length 3.56 miles. Tracked northeast and reached peak intensity near the intersection of 2300th St and 1500th Ave... where it bent over 5 power poles. It appeared to lift just shy of the Jasper County line north of 1600th Ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Montrose, IL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 strength... max wind speed 105 mph... path length 2.55 miles. Tracked northeast. Much of the structural damage was concentrated along N. 500th St. north of E. 700th Ave.... where a home lost a portion of its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Altamont, IL
UNK category
May 6, 2021
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN... BUT WAS CLOSE TO TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mason, IL
UNK category
May 6, 2021
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Altamont, IL
UNK category
Apr 3, 2018
9:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS ON 200TH AVENUE... BETWEEN COUNTY ROAD 400 E AND COUNTY ROAD 500E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Edgewood, IL
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
11:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, IL
Effingham County · 12,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Altamont, 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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Effingham, IL 96
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Mason, IL 20
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Shumway, IL 14
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Montrose, IL 10
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Effingham County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,505
Households14,030
Housing units15,336
Income
Median household income$75,380
$100k+ households43%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,093
Attached single-family235
Small multifamily1,236
Large multifamily606
Mobile homes1,160
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share12.0%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,954
Renter-occupied3,076
Vacant units1,306
Home value & age
Median home value$179,800
Owner homes $300k+20.2%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,219
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Effingham County

62401 116
Effingham, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62858 70
Louisville, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62411 62
Altamont, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62424 30
Dieterich, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62443 30
Mason, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62479 27
Wheeler, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62838 26
Farina, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62458 24
St. Elmo, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62414 21
Beecher City, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62467 21
Teutopolis, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62426 16
Edgewood, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62445 13
Montrose, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62461 11
Shumway, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62473 9
Watson, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62462 8
Sigel, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 80 hail, 202 wind, and 34 tornado reports in Effingham County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Effingham County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Effingham County is 3.00″. It was reported near Shumway, IL on May 6, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Effingham 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 Effingham County address?

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