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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Menard County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Menard County, IL from March 21, 1966 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
152
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Menard County, IL · 1966–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 17, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Atterberry, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2026 10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: North end of Tallula.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tallula, IL
1.75″hail
May 15, 2025 11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Athens, IL
1.50″hail
May 15, 2025 11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail at the city park.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2024 11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail with wind damage near Greenview.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Greenview, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2023 1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, IL
1.00″hail
Oct 24, 2021 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Petersburg, IL
1.00″hail
May 3, 2021 10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Petersburg, IL
1.75″hail
Aug 17, 2018 2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Athens, IL
1.00″hail
Jan 22, 2018 7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED ABOUT 15 MINUTES...STARTED AS DIME AND NICKEL SIZE...COUPLE OF QUARTER SIZE STONES TOWARD THE END...DELAYED REPORT...TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Petersburg, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2017 9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Greenview, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 1, 2017 4:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakford, IL
1.75″hail
Sep 10, 2015 4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Tallula, IL
0.75″hail
Jun 28, 2015 8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Petersburg, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 2015 8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Greenview, IL
1.00″hail
Nov 17, 2013 11:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Petersburg, IL
1.75″hail
Nov 17, 2013 11:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Petersburg, IL
0.75″hail
May 20, 2012 5:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Athens, IL
1.75″hail
Mar 15, 2012 7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSE Athens, IL
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 2012 7:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Athens, IL
0.75″hail
Jul 26, 2011 4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Petersburg, IL
0.88″hail
May 28, 2011 2:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Tallula, IL
1.00″hail
May 22, 2011 1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Athens, IL
0.75″hail
May 22, 2011 1:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Petersburg, IL
1.00″hail
May 22, 2011 1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Athens, IL
0.75″hail
May 22, 2011 1:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Lincns New Salem St, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2009 6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Athens, IL
1.75″hail
May 15, 2009 4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, IL
1.25″hail
May 15, 2009 4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Greenview, 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.
Wind Report Description: Photo of Ameren Roof damage at 6th and Sheridan streets in Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two transmission line poles broke off and blocking the road on North Middletown Ave and Hubly St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Greenview, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on route 97 in Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on a power line with broken power pole.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines blown down in Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy tree damage at Lincolns New Salem State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple sheds completely destroyed... utility poles missing... 30 foot grain bin destroyed and blown into a house. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Tallula, IL
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down across Duncheon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Oakford, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2025 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Athens, IL
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs snapped... corn flattened... and part of a silo or shed blown across roadway into a field. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
May 15, 2025 11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree damage occurred throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, IL
UNKmph
May 15, 2025 11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind-driven hail damage to a residence north of Athens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Athens, IL
UNKmph
May 15, 2025 11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sign blown over on highway 97 near Hurie Avenue... and farm shed destroyed on Hurie Avenue west of highway 97.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Salisbury, IL
UNKmph
Mar 22, 2025 2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree down onto a garage and power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenview, IL
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2024 11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and structural damage near home east of Greenview along with 1 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Greenview, IL
UNKmph
Oct 24, 2021 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2021 7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, IL
UNKmph
May 3, 2021 10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN INTO FIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
May 29, 2019 2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES BLOCKING ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenview, IL
UNKmph
May 26, 2019 4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 11 POWER POOLS DOWN IN TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Tallula, IL
UNKmph
May 26, 2019 4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Tallula, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Fancy Prairie, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Greenview, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING HIGHWAY 97
NWS Wind Report Location: Atterberry, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB FELL ONTO A POLICE VEHICLE ALONG HIGHWAY 97 NEAR THE BOY SCOUT TRAIL
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Petersburg, IL
UNKmph
May 24, 2019 5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND A COUPLE UPROOTED
NWS Wind Report Location: Tallula, IL
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2017 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN. RELAYED BY WAND-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, 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 Menard County
15 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 17, 2026 9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max winds 100 mph... path length 24.1 miles... width 150 yards. The tornado first touched down in southern Menard county and moved southeast into Salisbury. In town it mainly did tree damage... but also damaged a garage and roof of an adjacent home. As it continued southeast into northern Springfield... it continued to do mainly tree damage. As it exited the city on the northeast side... it blew in the garage door of a business. As it moved east-southeast it continued to do only tree damage and actually followed the same path as the June 10th EF1 tornado. The tornado ended about 2 miles west of Mechanicsburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Salisbury, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 12, 2026 3:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max wind 105 mph... path length 2.48 miles... max width 200 yards. This tornado touched down along Kent St. west of Athens... and tracked southeast to Fitschen Rd. on the south edge of Athens. A number of trees were snapped along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Athens, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 12, 2026 3:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max wind speed 107 mph... path length 4.75 miles... max width 150 yards. The tornado spun up 3 miles northeast of Tallula... damaging a grain bin and several trees at a farmstead on Reimer Ave. It continued tracking east-northeast... damaging several trees and removing shingles from a home on State Park Rd and Lincoln New Salem Park. It crossed IL Route 97... damaging more trees in a neighborhood just south of the Athens Blacktop Rd. It then lifted 1 mile southwest of Tice before ending just before 11 pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Tallula, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 20, 2026 1:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... max wind speed 100 mph... path length 5.9 miles. This tornado began about 2.5 miles northeast of Greenview and continued almost due west along N Middletown Road... producing tree damage. The tornado took a slight turn to the southeast and produced minor tree damage in Middletown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Greenview, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 18, 2025 5:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado with max winds of 110 mph. It tracked 1.4 miles and caused tree damage... destroyed 5 grain bins... and removed shingles from two homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Tallula, IL
UNKcategory
Dec 13, 2021 2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM ATTERBERRY. DELAYED REPORT...THE STORM THAT PRODUCED AN EF2 TORNADO IN CASS COUNTY RESULTED IN ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN IN MENARD COUNTY. IT BEGAN ABOUT A HALF MILE EAST OF ATTERBERRY... WHERE A PAIR OF METAL SHEDS ALONG PIN HOOK AVE. WERE SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED. IT MAINLY PASSED THROUGH OPEN FIELDS UNTIL REACHING A FARM ALONG MASTERS AVE. ABOUT A HALF MILE WEST OF FAIRGROUNDS ST. HERE... A MACHINE SHED WAS DESTROYED AND A COUPLE OTHER OUTBUILDINGS SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE WORST DAMAGE WAS ALONG ATTIG BRIDGE AVE. ABOUT A HALF MILE EAST OF FAIRGROUNDS ST. A HOUSE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ITS ROOF... SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED NEARBY... AND SHEDS ACROSS THE ROAD WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. FROM THIS POINT... IT MAINLY TRAVELED IN FARM FIELDS... OVERTURNING AN IRRIGATION PIVOT BEFORE LIFTING JUST SHY OF THE SANGAMON RIVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atterberry, IL
EF0category
Jun 7, 2015 7:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down 8 miles east of Petersburg at 8:22 PM CDT. The tornado knocked down several trees and damaged an old barn. An anemometer at the residence where the damage occurred measured a peak wind of 77 mph. The tornado quickly dissipated by 8:23 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NW Culver, IL
EF1category
Apr 15, 2011 5:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field 3 miles northeast of Athens at 625 PM CDT. It tracked northward...damaging the roof of a house, destroying a small garage, and damaging several automobiles. Further north, the tornado knocked two trees down onto a house, doing severe damage to its roof and interior walls. It then tipped over a semi-trailer and damaged several trees before dissipating 4.8 miles north-northeast of Athens at 631 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 W Culver, IL
EF0category
Apr 15, 2011 5:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field 1 mile northeast of Athens at 622 PM CDT. It moved north-northwest...damaging a window, siding, and gutters on a house before dissipating 2 miles north-northeast of Athens at 624 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 NE Athens, IL
EF3category
Dec 31, 2010 12:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the west side of Lake Petersburg at 12:37 PM CST, then tracked northeast over the lake and across Sunny Acres Road, before lifting southeast of the intersection of Tice Road and Illinois 123 at 12:40 PM CST. A total of 29 homes sustained significant structural damage, four of which could not be repaired. Two barns were also destroyed, and nearly 100 houses and a nursing home had minor damage along the path of the tornado. One person was seriously injured when the tornado caused a large tree limb to fall on their automobile, crushing the car and trapping the occupant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.96 WNW Lincns New Salem St, IL
F0category
Apr 2, 2006 5:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down causing minor siding damage to one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Greenview, IL
F0category
Apr 8, 1999 7:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Tallula, IL
F0category
May 12, 1998 7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field 2 miles east of Petersburg. No injuries or damage were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Petersburg, IL
F0category
Jul 28, 1996 6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Athens, IL
F0category
Jun 16, 1973 9:35 PM CDT
Tornado report for Menard County, IL
Menard County · 4,917 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Menard County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Menard County have on record?
Our records show 75 hail, 152 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Menard County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Menard County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Menard County is 2.50″. It was reported near Petersburg, IL on December 8, 1991.
A storm report showed up near my home in Menard 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 Menard County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Menard 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 Menard County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Menard 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 Menard County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Menard 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 Menard County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Menard 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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