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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Marion County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Marion County, IL from May 18, 1957 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
110
Wind Reports
275
Tornado Reports
42
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Marion County, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Marion County

30 reports
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0.25″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Patoka, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
7:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures of hail from emergency manager near the Patoka and Vernon area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Centralia. Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 NNW Cartter. quarter to golf ball sized hail south and east of Salem IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Cartter, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cartter, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter to golf ball sized hail south and east of Salem IL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Cartter, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Wamac, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centralia, IL
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of estimated golf ball sized hail east of Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Iuka, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimate from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated half inch up to one inch hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Alma, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Junction City, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
7:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Junction City, 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 Marion County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and power lines down in Iuka. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Iuka, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages in the town of Kinmundy. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kinmundy, IL
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Viewer witnessed trees blown down between Kinmundy and Farina on IL37. Time estmated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Kinmundy, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a structure on Meacham Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Stephen Forbes St, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Drone video showed scattered damage to tree limbs from RFD winds in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Sandoval, IL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An officer was blown off the road on Highway 51 north of Sandoval.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Sandoval, IL
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb blocking northbound lane of 300 Lincoln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines and trees reported down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ENE Centralia. Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Centralia, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor shingle damage to the roof of a residence near the Boone Street Road and Farthing Road intersection. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Odin, IL
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of powerlines and trees down near Oden. Transformer blown near Community Beach and Odin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Odin, IL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines down all over town. time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Centralia, IL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Salem. Numerous tree limbs and power lines down in Salem. At least one large tree down/uprooted. Damage to at least one home caused by falling branches and/or downed tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 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 Marion County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of tornado briefly on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Odin, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fox 2 Storm Runner caught brief touchdown about 1 mile north of Vernon just east of Hwy 51.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Vernon, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Alma. Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park. likely looking west.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Stephen Forbes St, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Alma, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey found very clear tornadic damage (EF-1) east of Kinmundy... with supporting video showing a multi-vortex tornado in that location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Farina, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NNE Stephen Forbes Station. Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Alma. Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park. likely looking west.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Farina, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers provided pictures of a tornado that dropped and quickly lifted south of Kinmundy... IL. A storm survey was completed in this area... but no damage was found... resulting in a rating of EF-U. This storm continued to the northeast and produced tornado damage that was surveyed east of Kinmundy a few minutes later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Kinmundy, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 3 W Saint Paul. Corrects previous funnel cloud report from 3 W Saint Paul. Report of funnel cloud from Fox 2 Storm Runner broadcast. Funnel reportedly touched ground briefly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Vernon, IL
UNK category
Jun 21, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A chaser photo taken around 3:50 on hwy 51 shows a tornado directly in front (south) of a tree line along the Fayette/Marion county line. Just to the west of the tornado in that image... an NWS storm survey found minor (EF-0) damage along the county line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Vernon, IL
UNK category
May 28, 2024
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 90mph touched down and tracked eastward south of Forbes Lake primarily uprooting and snapping trees along its path. This tornado continued into Clay County... strengthening to EF2 intensity as it left the St. Louis... MO WFO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Omega, IL
UNK category
May 28, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 104mph touched down just west of Forbes Lake... uprooting and snapping several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Stephen Forbes St, IL
UNK category
Apr 7, 2024
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Major loss of roof panels to a well built farm building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Vernon, IL
UNK category
Apr 2, 2023
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO... 5.96 MILE PATH LENGTH... MAX PATH WIDTH 250 YARDS. FROM 811 PM TO 818 PM... 3.3 MILES WSW OF SALEM... IL TO 2.7 MILES EAST OF SALEM... IL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Salem, IL
UNK category
May 15, 2022
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEOS SHOW A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF SALEM... IL IN EMPTY FIELD. DURATION LIKELY LESS THAN 1 MINUTE... NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Tonti, IL
UNK category
Jun 20, 2019
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Marion County, IL
Marion County · 12,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL STORM CHASERS TOOK VIDEO OF A SHORT-LIVED AND WEAK TORNADO THAT LASTED AN ESTIMATED 10-15 SECONDS. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BE OVER AN OPEN FIELD AS NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND OR OBSERVED IN THE VIDEO. TORNADO LOCATION WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON REPORTS AND RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Cartter, 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

Marion County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,294
Households15,465
Housing units17,379
Income
Median household income$60,839
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,312
Attached single-family84
Small multifamily1,433
Large multifamily521
Mobile homes3,001
Housing mix
Single-family share70.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share17.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,514
Renter-occupied3,951
Vacant units1,914
Home value & age
Median home value$100,100
Owner homes $300k+7.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share61.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,354
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 110 hail, 275 wind, and 42 tornado reports in Marion County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Marion County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Marion County is 3.50″. It was reported near NE Salem, IL on August 1, 1993.

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

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

I am selling a home in Marion 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 Marion County address?

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