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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lawrence County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lawrence County, IL from February 25, 1956 through July 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62439 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
171
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lawrence County, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lawrence County

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1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
7:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Red Hills State Park. Relayed by Lawrence Co. EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Sumner, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lawrenceville, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
2:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Bridgeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
11:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawrenceville, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Sumner, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2022
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sumner, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2019
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Chauncey, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERED THE ROAD. CAR LOST CONTROL AND SPUN OUT INTO DITCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Birds, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawrenceville, IL
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Sumner, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2013
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Bridgeport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrence County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch was blown into power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Collapsed barn. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birds, IL
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 to 6 inch diameter tree branches blown down... one limb taking a power line with it. Intersection of IL-1 and county road 880N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lawrenceville, IL
67 mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLWV Lawrenceville AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville Airport, IL
60 mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported between Lawrenceville & Westport on IL-33.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Lawrenceville, IL
59 mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KAJG Mt Carmel Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Carmel Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Doors on airport hangers blown in by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Carmel Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down across Lawrence County. Time approximated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lawrenceville, IL
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chauncey fire department antenna tower blown down by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chauncey, IL
63 mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLWV Lawrenceville AP Station Elevation: 430 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville Airport, IL
60 mph
Mar 19, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville Airport, IL
63 mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. ASOS station KLWV Lawrenceville AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville Airport, IL
63 mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Lawrenceville Airport. DELAYED REPORT. ASOS station KLWV Lawrenceville AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lawrenceville, IL
65 mph
Jun 25, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM measured wind gust with his anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrence County

12 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max wind 100 mph... path length 4.36 miles... max width 300 yards. The tornado touched down about 3 miles west of Birds and travels for 4.3 miles to the east and northeast. It dissipated about 2 miles north of Birds in southern Crawford County. During its time on the ground it produced primarily tree damage. The peak wind speeds occurred after it crossed Hwy 1 and uprooted and snapped numerous trees between Hwy 1 and E 1350th St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Birds, IL
UNK category
May 28, 2024
1:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated EF1... with a peak wind speed of 105 mph. Total path length was 6.87 miles. Touched down along E. 250th Ave. north of N. 700th St. and generally moved east- northeast. Much of the damage was limited to trees. However... a small outbuilding was destroyed near the intersection of N. 800th St. and E. 450th Ave.... with a nearby home losing a small part of its roof. Some minor damage occurred near a home along N. 850th St. before the tornado lifted just north of its intersection with E. 900th Ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Sumner, IL
UNK category
Apr 28, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LIKELY RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO. HOME DAMAGED... OUT BUILDING DESTROYED... POWER OUTAGES... AND TREES ALSO SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Sumner, IL
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2015
1:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down at 2:26 PM CDT 7.1 miles east-southeast of Lawrenceville. The tornado caused damage to trees and a camper near the Sun and Sand subdivision before dissipating at 2:27 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.65 E Beman, IL
EF1 category
Mar 8, 2009
12:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down 1 mile northeast of the Lawrenceville Airport, then tracked northeastward to 1 mile southeast of Russellville at the Wabash River. The tornado then crossed the Wabash River into Knox County Indiana. Twenty irrigation units were destroyed along the path of the tornado. Numerous grain bins, machine sheds and pole barns were severely damaged as well. In addition, one home experienced moderate damage. One man sustained minor injuries from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 E Lawrenceville Arpt, IL
F2 category
Jun 2, 1990
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F3 category
Apr 1, 1974
4:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 6, 1971
9:07 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 19, 1963
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
May 3, 1958
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Apr 3, 1956
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Feb 25, 1956
2:33 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IL
Lawrence County · 4,665 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lawrence County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,137
Households5,414
Housing units6,358
Income
Median household income$53,438
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,665
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily350
Large multifamily198
Mobile homes1,127
Housing mix
Single-family share73.4%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share8.6%
Mobile-home share17.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,062
Renter-occupied1,352
Vacant units944
Home value & age
Median home value$95,500
Owner homes $300k+5.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1963
Older-home share71.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,109
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lawrence County

62439 115
Lawrenceville, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62466 57
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62417 36
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62427 25
Flat Rock, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
62460 25
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62476 19
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62421 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 66 hail, 171 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Lawrence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lawrence County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lawrence County is 2.75″. It was reported near E Birds, IL on May 31, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address?

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