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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Gallatin County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Gallatin County, IL from March 16, 1963 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62931 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gallatin County, IL · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Gallatin County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
3:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ridgway, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from the media.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Haven, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2021
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA WSIL CHANNEL 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Junction, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
3:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Omaha, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2015
11:14 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shawneetown, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 26, 2012
3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgway, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shawneetown, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
1:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Junction, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
1:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.1 ENE Cottonwood, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
10:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 E Cottonwood, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2007
12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed by SHAVE (Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment).
NWS Hail Report Location: N Junction, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 27, 2006
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was reported in New Haven.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2006
6:47 PM CST
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Junction, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2006
6:29 PM CST
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2006
5:44 PM CST
Hail report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgway, 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 Gallatin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a portable restroom.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Junction, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three power poles were downed at the corner of Buckeye Rd and Rigsby Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Shawneetown, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down along Highway 141 near New Haven. Reported by Saline County EMA Director. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW New Haven, IL
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Equality, IL
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin blown into the roadway near Ridgway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down in Gallatin County. Nearly 900 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on road. Also minor wind damage to canopy near Ridgway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Shawneetown, IL
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on IL HWY 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Junction, IL
UNK mph
May 15, 2023
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWER LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shawneetown, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE LIMBS ABOUT A FOOT IN DIAMETER BLOWN DOWN. ONE 30-FOOT LIMB GRAZED A GARAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shawneetown, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD CROP DAMAGE FROM WIND AND SOME HAIL ACROSS THE EASTERN HALF OF GALLATIN COUNTY... BETWEEN HIGHWAY 1 AND THE OHIO RIVER. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Ridgway, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER POLES DOWNED IN THE ASBURY COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Asbury, IL
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY 13 BLOCKING ONE LANE OF THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shawneetown, IL
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF BLOWN OFF OF GALLATIN COUNTY SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Junction, 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 Gallatin County

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began about 5.6 miles southwest of New Haven and traveled northeast where it caused some shingle and siding damage to a few homes. As it continued northeast and crossed Shawneetown New Haven road... it severely damaged a large barn. Some isolated trees were uprooted or snapped as it continued northeast. The tornado damaged a small section of solar panels on the north side of Hwy 141 just east of Shawneetown New Haven Rd. The tornado then crossed the Little Wabash River and entered White County. It then caused more tree damage and turned over an irrigation pivot just east of County Road 1450... which about where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Ridgway, IL
UNK category
Apr 6, 2024
10:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado occurred in eastern Gallatin County during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 8. The tornado began about five miles east of Ridgway along Maloney Road. A couple of large farm outbuildings had significant portions of their roofs removed... with debris tossed hundreds of feet. One home on Maloney Road suffered shingle damage. After crossing Big Hill Road... the tornado lifted just west of the intersection of Hulda Lake Road and Sand Road. Several trees along the path were uprooted or had large limbs broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Ridgway, IL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2024
10:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado impacted far northeast Gallatin County... IL... and extreme southwest Posey County... IN... during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began in the Cottonwood community along Noel Road. Here several large trees were uprooted... one crushing a small brick building. One manufactured home was severely damaged and a nearby outbuilding had a part of its roof removed. Moving eastward the tornado did mainly tree damage as passed south of the community of New Haven. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing the Wabash River in Posey County... IN... just south of the confluence of the Little Wabash and Wabash Rivers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W New Haven, IL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2024
10:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado impacted the west side of Ridgway... IL... during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began just south of Main Street along St. Joseph Road... where one home suffered minor roof damage and several large tree limbs were downed. Moving northeast... the tornado damaged a grain bin just south of Main Street and damaged the roof of an outbuilding just north of Main Street. The tornado did limited tree damage in the city park before lifting near the intersection of City Park Drive and Murphy Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ridgway, IL
EF4 category
Feb 29, 2012
5:04 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Gallatin County from Saline County in the vicinity of Illinois Highway 142. The tornado moved east-northeast through very sparsely populated farm country before striking Ridgway directly. In Ridgway, the tornado damaged about 140 homes and businesses, causing one critical injury and about a dozen relatively minor injuries. Numerous cars were tossed around, mainly on the east side of Ridgway. A large historic church was completely destroyed. Hundreds of large trees were snapped or uprooted, along with many power lines down. A half dozen grain bins were destroyed. The tornado lifted about 4 miles east-northeast of Ridgway. The average path width was 275 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 180 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.75 NW Equality, IL
EF1 category
May 23, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes and buildings sustained minor to moderate damage in the Junction and Shawneetown areas. Several barns or sheds were destroyed, and many dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. Several trained spotters reported seeing a funnel cloud in the Shawneetown area. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. The average path width was 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 SE Equality, IL
F0 category
Apr 24, 2002
4:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in open country and produced no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Equality, IL
F0 category
Nov 10, 1998
8:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak, short-lived tornado was witnessed by a sheriff deputy and two residents of the community. The damage path, which was 800 feet long and 400 feet wide, was marked by uprooted trees and overturned campers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Junction, IL
F0 category
Apr 3, 1989
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Jan 10, 1975
11:32 AM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Apr 21, 1972
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Mar 16, 1963
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallatin County, IL
Gallatin County · 1,776 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Gallatin County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,857
Households2,096
Housing units2,506
Income
Median household income$54,626
$100k+ households27.1%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,776
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily189
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes516
Housing mix
Single-family share70.9%
Attached-home share0.0%
Multifamily share8.4%
Mobile-home share20.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,685
Renter-occupied411
Vacant units410
Home value & age
Median home value$84,700
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1971
Older-home share71.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,904
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 70 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Gallatin County is 2.50″. It was reported near Equality, IL on April 24, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County address?

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