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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Mercer County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Mercer County, IL from August 12, 1956 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61264 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
89
Wind Reports
148
Tornado Reports
47
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mercer County, IL · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Mercer County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaton, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2025
8:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A lot of nickel to dime sized hail... with a few quarter sized hail reports. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Viola, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2024
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media. Time estimated from radar. Location is a best guess estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Shaw, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2024
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexis, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Cable, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarters... delayed report via X.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sherrard, IL
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported hail ranging between the size of a dollar coin and a half dollar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Aledo, IL
1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
11:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mix of quarter to half dollar size hail falling... report relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
11:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aledo, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sherrard, IL
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2019
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Marston, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL COVERING THE GROUND... WITH STRONG WINDS DAMAGING HOUSE SIDING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Sherrard, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW New Boston, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
12:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Keithsburg, IL
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 4 miles northwest of New Windsor, IL at 330 pm CDT May 11.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WNW Griffin, 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 Mercer County

30 reports
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57 mph
Jul 20, 2026
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Aledo, IL
60 mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE New Windsor, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a brick facade on a building collapsed. Branches downed too.
NWS Wind Report Location: Viola, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple downed tree branches... including some up to 3 inches thick. Portapotty blown over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aledo, IL
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down throughout town... some whole trees down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two two-three inch diameter branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Sherrard, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2024
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree blown down and blocking both lanes of 82nd Street south of Keithsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Keithsburg, IL
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received a photo of a large section of a tree snapped by the wind... which fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to a farm in Swedona. Noted that two barns were lost and 2 grain bins. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swedona, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Time of the report was estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Sherrard, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post of powerlines down closing Highway 67 in both directions.
NWS Wind Report Location: Preemption, IL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... several large tree branches over Hwy 17 blocking the road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W New Windsor, IL
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a large branch broken off of a hickory tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keithsburg, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power Poles down near Hwy 17 and 200th St. Report via X. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Aledo, 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 Mercer County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado passed through Viola... IL... with maximum winds around 85 mph. Damage along the short path was done to trees... both uprooting and snapping... with tree tops also sheared off others. Structural damage in town included half of a house roof uplifted... insulation scattered along the path... and damage to the north side of a brick facade.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Viola, IL
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado tracked through Reynolds producing damage to mainly trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Hamlet, IL
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This long-lived EF1 tornado began west of the town of Joy and tracked through Millersburg and ended about a mile and a half west of Illinois 94. Significant damage to numerous trees as well as utility poles... along with minor outbuilding damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Joy, IL
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado developed over New Boston and persisted for a short time after departing town to the northeast. Concentrated damage in town included a roof blown off a downtown masonry building and numerous trees uprooted or snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Boston, IL
UNK category
Apr 24, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0...Peak Winds 85 MPH...Path Length 0.8 miles...Path Width 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N New Boston, IL
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SE GINGLE CORNERS. TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED MULTI VORTEX TORNADO IN CORN FIELD KICKING UP SOME DEBRIS. STARTED TO BECOME RAIN WRAPPED AGAIN AT END OF REPORT. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS TORNADO NEAR ALEDO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gingle Corners, IL
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 N ALEDO. EYEWITNESS REPORTS ALONG WITH VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE FROMCHASERS DEPICTED A SPORADIC TORNADO DURING THIS TIME. REPORTS OF MINOR CROP DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TORNADO. A FOLLOW-UP SURVEY FOUND NO PATH ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TORNADO. BASED ON THAT AND EYE-WITNESS REPORTS THIS WAS A HIGHLY SPORADIC TORNADO. TIMES ARE BASED ON DETAILED INFORMATION FROM CHASERS. WITH NO DAMAGE TO RATE THIS WILL REMAIN AN EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Aledo, IL
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
6:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS FUNNEL CLOUD REPORT FROM 3 SSE MANNON. CHASER REPORTED THAT FUNNEL CLOUD LASTED 2 MINUTES AT THIS LOCATION AND EVENTUALLY TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY. PHOTO AND EYE- WITNESS EVIDENCE OF BRIEF GROUND BASED ROTATION. TORNADO IS RATED AN EF-U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Mannon, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
8:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE. SAME TORNADO THAT TOUCHED DOWN NEAR JOY... ILLINOIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hamlet, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OUTBUILDING DESTROYED NEAR BEGINNING OF INTERMITTENT 18 MILE LONG PATH. 100 MPH MAX WINDS AND 50 YARD PATH WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Joy, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
8:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO WITH 100 MPH PEAK WINDS AND A 30 YARD PATH WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Burgess, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
7:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 N HAMLET. TREE DAMAGE. SAME TORNADO THAT TOUCHED DOWN NEAR JOY... ILLINOIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hamlet, IL
UNK category
Nov 10, 2020
7:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 SSW JOY. OUTBUILDING DESTROYED NEAR BEGINNING OF INTERMITTENT 18 MILE LONG PATH. 100 MPH MAX WINDS AND 50 YARD PATH WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Joy, IL
UNK category
Jun 22, 2019
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO DAMAGED TREES AT AND JUST EAST OF A FARMSTEAD. SOME TRUNKS WERE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE. MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS WERE ESTIMATED AROUND 100 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE. TIME WAS ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED AND DOCUMENTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ogle, IL
UNK category
May 18, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, IL
Mercer County · 6,373 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH 8 MILES...PATH WIDTH 150 YARDS. EF-1 RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Sherrard, 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

Mercer County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,619
Households6,413
Housing units7,279
Income
Median household income$71,710
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households18.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,373
Attached single-family69
Small multifamily445
Large multifamily149
Mobile homes241
Housing mix
Single-family share87.6%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share8.2%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,305
Renter-occupied1,108
Vacant units866
Home value & age
Median home value$139,300
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1960
Older-home share77.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,177
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Mercer County

61264 96
Milan, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
61231 83
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61279 32
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61272 28
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61412 28
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61465 28
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61486 24
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61260 18
Joy, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
61262 13
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61476 12
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61472 10
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61466 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 89 hail, 148 wind, and 47 tornado reports in Mercer County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mercer County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Mercer County is 2.50″. It was reported near Preemption, IL on June 14, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mercer 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 Mercer County address?

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