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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hamilton County, IL

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

Example: 62859 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hamilton County, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hamilton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2025
12:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Dahlgren, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dahlgren, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSW Mcleansboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Macedonia, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Mcleansboro, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 29, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED PHOTO OF HAILSTONE AND REFERENCE QUARTER FOR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Macedonia, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2019
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT IL 242 AND PIOPOLIS RD... ABOUT 6.5 MILES NORTH OF MCLEANSBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Belle Prairie Cit, IL
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 2018
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED IN THE COMMUNITY OF GOSSEETT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Norris City, IL
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mcleansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER SUBMITTED PICTURE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Prairie City, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
7:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Mc Leansboro, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2014
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some homes on the south side of Mcleansboro had damage from wind-blown hail. Holes were poked in shutters and siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mc Leansboro, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Mc Leansboro, IL
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2012
1:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dahlgren, 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 Hamilton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and several large branches down in McLeansboro along with other parts of Hamilton County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. Several trees down... damage to a mobile home and damage to two car ports.
NWS Wind Report Location: Broughton, IL
UNK mph
Dec 28, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees reported across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Galatia, IL
UNK mph
Oct 20, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb blown down onto a fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
60 mph
Oct 20, 2025
11:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph with gusts with trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large section of roofing removed from a farm building... a side wall fell over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Springerton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees and many large branches downed... some of the trees fell in a diverging pattern.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Springerton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Irrigation system damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Springerton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large sections of metal roofing from a long farm building blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Row of 10 power lines snapped. Several buildings in northeast Hamilton County lost roofs. Several locations had trees fall over roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Springerton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... large limbs broken due to outflow winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mill Shoals, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines. Multiple trees down on state routes. Utility pole blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mcleansboro, IL
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near Broughton and Dale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Broughton, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a roof blown off a machine shed in northern Hamilton County along State Highway 242.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Belle Prairie Cit, IL
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on County Road 2400 N just west of County Road 800 E. Top of grain bin blown off into roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Belle Prairie City, 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 Hamilton County

11 reports
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred just south of Illinois Highway 14 along County Road 7. Several tree limbs were broken. Corn stalks were flattened. A play set was blown over. The tornado moved northwest across County Road 7. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.34 W Flint, IL
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
8:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hundreds of trees were uprooted, and a small grain bin was destroyed. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. The average path width was 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Mc Leansboro, IL
F3 category
Apr 19, 1996
8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Piopolis, IL
F1 category
Oct 3, 1990
8:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4 category
Jun 2, 1990
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 9, 1990
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Jan 7, 1989
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
Mar 30, 1982
9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 25, 1964
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Dec 18, 1957
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Dec 18, 1957
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County · 2,907 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Hamilton County

McLeansboro, IL 72
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hamilton County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,972
Households3,350
Housing units3,809
Income
Median household income$61,520
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,907
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily179
Large multifamily50
Mobile homes651
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share6.0%
Mobile-home share17.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,622
Renter-occupied728
Vacant units459
Home value & age
Median home value$108,800
Owner homes $300k+13.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1971
Older-home share60.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,156
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hamilton County

62859 78
McLeansboro, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62895 48
Wayne City, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62828 34
Dahlgren, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62869 34
Norris City, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62935 30
Galatia, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62930 27
Eldorado, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62835 21
Enfield, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62890 20
Thompsonville, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62810 15
Belle Rive, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62817 12
Broughton, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62887 11
Springerton, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62829 1
IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62860 1
Macedonia, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 86 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hamilton County is 2.00″. It was reported near McLeansboro, IL on July 7, 1964.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County address?

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