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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Williamson County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Williamson County, IL from December 18, 1957 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
115
Wind Reports
166
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Williamson County, IL · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 11, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Crainville, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2023 10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Crainville, IL
3.00″hail
Jun 30, 2023 10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Energy, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2023 10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Crainville, IL
1.25″hail
Jun 29, 2023 8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to nearly half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Johnston City, IL
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2023 8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Johnston 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree down across North Fair Street just north of Main Street in Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Marion, IL
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2026 3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted... shingle damage to homes and outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spillertown, IL
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2026 3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down... roof damage to homes and a an outbuilding in the Forest Park neighborhood of Herrin. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Energy, IL
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2026 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a structure... with winds estimated at 60+ mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Marion, IL
65mph
Mar 16, 2026 12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of winds estimated to 60-65mph in and just west of Cambria.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cambria, IL
UNKmph
May 20, 2025 6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a car in Herrin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herrin, IL
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. Trees and power lines down. Portable car port lifted up and wrapped around a garage. One house had some soffit damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Johnston City, IL
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2024 8:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches down along with 2 big trees. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cambria, IL
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2024 12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful straight line winds impacted the Stiritz community on the evening of Sunday... May 26th. Most damage was in the form of downed tree limbs... but a few trees smaller trees were uprooted as well. Several miles east on Paulton Road... a small... older barn lost most of its roof. Estimated winds were 70 to 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stiritz, IL
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, IL
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herrin, IL
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in Stritz.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Johnston City, IL
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Marion, IL
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Marion, IL
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Carbondale, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree/powerline damage. More significant structural damage near Lake of Egypt and east to Stonefort. Radar indicated TDS in this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Creal Springs, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds reported. Power out in rural area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Creal Springs, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to outbuildings... tree snapped... and boat blown around.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Creal Springs, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 5 W Creal Springs. Sporadic trees and power poles snapped in the North Shoreland Subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees down... including an uprooted oak tree and a pine tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2024 9:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several mature trees blown over or snapped. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Goreville, IL
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Herrin, IL
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home. Also tree limbs down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, IL
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down... wind estimated 70 to 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carterville, IL
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down Crab Orchard campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Crainville, IL
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2023 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 10 trees down in Williamson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pittsburg, IL
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2023 7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Herrin, IL
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2023 6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 homes damaged... power poles snapped... large tree branches snapped... 600-700 people without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Marion, IL
70mph
Jul 2, 2023 6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Marion, IL
UNKmph
May 7, 2023 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES IN THE HERRIN AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herrin, 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 Williamson County
27 reports
UNKcategory
May 16, 2025 11:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: reported tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Creal Springs, IL
UNKcategory
May 16, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 7 INJ *** A violent EF-4 tornado with peak winds of 190 mph impacted southern Williamson County... IL... during the early evening hours of Friday... May 16... 2025. The tornado began near the intersection of Spillway Road and Grassy Road doing mainly tree damage. As it moved eastward... the tornado intensified as it approached Interstate 57. The tornado strengthened to EF-3 levels... where it removed the roofs of several homes of the staff of the U.S. Penitentiary just south of the main prison complex. The tornado debarked and reduced to stubs numerous trees adjacent to Interstate 57. The tornado continued at EF-3 strength as it damaged homes along Highway 37 and north of Hudgens Road. The tornado reached peak intensity after crossing Market Road and into a subdivision just east of Andrew Road and north of Quarter Horse Road. Four homes on Kyler Court and Leslie Court sustained EF-3 damage. In addition... a newer two-story home with standard construction was completely swept off its foundatio
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Crainville, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2025 12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-1 tornado began just east of Creal Springs... IL... along Highway 166 moving east-northeast. Damage was mainly uprooted and snapped trees and downed limbs. However... one home suffered roof damage... and a carport was also destroyed. The tornado lifted at Spring Hill Road just south of the Palzo community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Creal Springs, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 15, 2025 5:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported north of Carterville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Colp, IL
UNKcategory
May 26, 2024 11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossing I-57 south of Marion IL near Lake of Egypt.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Goreville, IL
UNKcategory
May 8, 2024 9:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado did intermittent damage from the central subdivisions of the Lake of Egypt community to just south of Creal Springs in Williamson County... IL. The great majority of the damage was from downed tree limbs. A couple trees in waterlogged soil were also uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Creal Springs, IL
UNKcategory
May 8, 2024 8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of a tornado shared on social media southeast of Carbondale. Time and location approximate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Carbondale, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2024 9:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado impacted the Stonefort community during the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began just east of Creal Springs along Saltpetre Road. Damage was mainly to trees as the tornado moved parallel to Pleasant Valley Road. The tornado moved directly through the community of Stonefort... causing extensive tree damage. Most damage to buildings was caused by trees falling onto the building. However... a couple of homes had portions of their roofs removed. The tornado continued east into Saline County for about one mile... lifting near the crossing of Battleford Road and the Illinois Central Railway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Creal Springs, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2024 9:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado impacted the Lake Of Egypt community in the early morning hours of Tuesday... April 2. The tornado began along Highway 148... just west of Interstate 57. After crossing Highway 37 east of Interstate 57... the tornado passed along Lake of Egypt Road. The most severe damage occurred near the intersection of Lake of Egypt Road and Market Road... where severe roof and structural damage occurred to three businesses. The Lake of Egypt Fire Protection building nearby had one of its windows blown out. Paralleling Kimmel Orchard Road... the tornado did damage to homes and outbuildings before lifting just to the west of Wagon Creek Road. Hundreds of trees were uprooted... snapped at the base... or suffered damage to large limbs along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Goreville, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2024 9:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sporadic trees and power poles snapped in the North Shoreland Subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Creal Springs, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 30, 2018 12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF JOHNSTON CITY. TWO GARAGE BUILDINGS WERE BLOWN OFF THEIR FOUNDATIONS AND NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED WITHIN THE DAMAGE PATH. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND AT 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Johnston City, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2018 10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 1 MILE NORTH OF PITTSBURG... TRAVELLED 2 MILES AND LIFTED 2.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF PITTSBURG. PEAK WIND WAS 95 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 150 YARDS. AT LEAST A HALF DOZEN HOMES WITH LOSS OF SHINGLES AND ONE HOME WITH WINDOWS BLOWN OUT. A COUPLE OF BARNS WITH PARTIAL ROOF LOSS. A FENCE WAS BLOWN OVER. DOZENS OF TREES WITH BROKEN LIMBS OR SNAPPED TRUNKS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Pittsburg, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2018 10:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LATE REPORT. ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REPORT COMFIRMED TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Spillertown, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2018 10:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEED OF 105 MPH WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 10.25 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 125 YARDS. THE TORNADO PATH STARTED AT 517 PM CDT IN CARTERVILLE...IL... THEN LIFTED 1.25 MILES E OF WHITE ASH... IL AT 533 PM CDT. ONE TO TWO DOZEN HOMES RECEIVED ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE. ONE BUSINESS IN ENERGY IL SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE WITH CONSIDERABLE ROOF LOSS AND BLOWN OUT WINDOWS. SEVERAL BARNS... SHEDS... AND OTHER STRUCTURES SUSTAINED ROOF DAMAGE. HUNDREDS OF TREES DAMAGED. POWER POLES SNAPPE
NWS Tornado Report Location: Carterville, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2017 7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN DAMAGING 2 RESIDENCES AND A FEW TREES. DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Carterville, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 11, 2017 4:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO NEAR CARTERVILLE... IL. MAX WIND 95 MPH WITH PATH LENGTH 7.5 MILES. MAX WIDTH 25 YRDS. BEGAN 2.2 MILES SE OF TOWN AND ENDED 3.5 MILES NORTH OF MARION... IL. THE WEAK TORNADO SKIPPED ALONG THIS PATH PRODUCING MAINLY TREE DAMAGE CONSISTING OF BROKEN TREE BRANCHES WITH A FEW UPROOTED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Carterville, IL
EF1category
Apr 3, 2014 8:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roofing from two barns was torn off. One hardwood tree was uprooted. Some branches were blown down. This small tornado occurred between Creal Springs and Lake of Egypt. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.41 NNE Pulleys Mill, IL
EF1category
Oct 31, 2013 6:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado contained estimated peak winds near 100 mph. Three barns and two homes were damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Power lines were blown down. The tornado crossed into Saline County near the southern outskirts of Stonefort.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Creal Spgs, IL
EF2category
Feb 29, 2012 4:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced an EF-2 tornado in Union and extreme southeast Jackson Counties. The tornado touched down in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, just southeast of Little Grassy Lake. The tornado moved east-northeast across Interstate 57, passing south of Marion. A large metal warehouse building was heavily damaged. Numerous homes sustained mainly minor roof damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted, and many power lines were blown down. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed or heavily damaged. The peak EF-2 intensity estimate was based on damage southeast of Marion, near the location where the tornado crossed Highway 166. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph. The average path width was 250 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Wolf Creek, IL
EF1category
May 8, 2009 12:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued into Williamson County from Franklin County. There was a swath of downed trees in rural areas. Peak winds around 90 mph occurred in the Franklin County portion of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.17 NNE Corinth, IL
F1category
Oct 18, 2004 6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Williamson County from Johnson County where Interstate 57 crosses the county line. The tornado passed less than a half mile south of the junction of Interstates 24 and 57. The tornado was only on the ground for about a mile in Williamson County before turning back southeast into Johnson County near Route 37. In the community of Pulleys Mill, dozens of large trees were topped or uprooted, one home received partial roof damage, and a garage roof was peeled. Utility poles and lines were downed. Peak winds along this segment of the tornado were estimated near 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Pulleys Mill, IL
F1category
Jun 12, 1998 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down half a mile east of Illinois Route 37 in the community of Hudgens and moved east-southeast for 2 miles. Damage occurred at several residences in Hudgens. At the first residence, several trees were uprooted, a couple of which were 50 feet tall. Siding on a barn was damaged by flying debris. At a second residence, decking was ripped off a porch, and shingles were blown off. Several large trees were snapped, and a dog house was blown about 40 feet. At a third residence, a barn was demolished with debris scattered in all directions. A vehicle was damaged by flying lawn furniture. At a fourth residence, the fascia on the west eave of the house was found about 300 feet northwest of the house wrapped around a tree trunk. At the fifth residence in Hudgens, a huge oak tree fell on top of a camper, and two other large oak trees were snapped. The only other damage, which occurred at a residence near the end of the track, was significant. A tree caused major roof damage to the house, and a nearby barn lost siding and roofing. Loose objects such as trash cans, lawn chairs, and child's toys were found up to a quarter mile away. Witnesses reported seeing rotating clouds about the time the damage occurred. Peak wind speeds were estimated between 90 and 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Marion, IL
F3category
Nov 19, 1991 4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4category
May 29, 1982 2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Jun 2, 1973 6:20 PM CDT
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Apr 3, 1968 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4category
Dec 18, 1957 5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Williamson County, IL
Williamson County · 23,610 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County have on record?
Our records show 115 hail, 166 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Williamson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Williamson County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Williamson County is 3.00″. It was reported near Energy, IL on June 30, 2023.
A storm report showed up near my home in Williamson 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 Williamson County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Williamson 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 Williamson County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Williamson 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 Williamson County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Williamson 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 Williamson County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Williamson 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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