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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Woodford County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Woodford County, IL from May 14, 1961 through September 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
128
Wind Reports
236
Tornado Reports
59
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Woodford County, IL · 1961–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 16, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Minonk, IL
1.50″hail
Jul 12, 2020 1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Secor, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 12, 2020 1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Eureka, IL
1.25″hail
Jul 11, 2020 9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Secor, 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: Some trees and power poles blown down in Minonk. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minonk, IL
UNKmph
Sep 15, 2026 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Congerville, IL
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6" diameter tree branch broke off and came down on power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eureka, IL
60mph
Jun 25, 2026 12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Metamora, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown down over road at 1419 Hickory Point in Germantown Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: Germantown Hills, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 3:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eight power poles snapped in half at County Road 2800 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Paso, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 3:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi rollover on I-39.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W El Paso, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 3:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple semis and campers rolled over on I-39 in El Paso area... most off the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Paso, IL
60mph
Jun 17, 2026 2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Emergency Operations Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on N. Hanover St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metamora, IL
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on IL-29...south of Cedar Hills Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rome, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Secor. Several trees blown down in Secor. Anywhere from 8-10 inch diameter size trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Secor, IL
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole and lines blown down at 2049 County Road 700N in Benson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benson, IL
59mph
Jun 12, 2026 1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59 mph wind gust measured at EMA building in Roanoke.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin destroyed south of El Paso. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S El Paso, IL
60mph
Jun 11, 2026 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Eureka, IL
63mph
Jun 11, 2026 11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Metamora, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several branches down... some one to two feet in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metamora, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding blown over... small farm machinery blown over... large tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Eureka, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spring Bay, IL
59mph
Jun 10, 2026 8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather System Observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW El Paso, IL
58mph
May 18, 2026 2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust to 58 mph at Woodford County EOC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roanoke, IL
UNKmph
May 17, 2026 10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down across Washburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, IL
60mph
Apr 19, 2026 1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minonk, IL
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2026 1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down across IL-251.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minonk, IL
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2026 1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was snapped along IL-251 just north of its intersection with IL-116.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Minonk, IL
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2026 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi was blown over on I-74 near mile marker 108.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Deer Creek, IL
60mph
Apr 19, 2026 1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, IL
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2026 1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Machine shed collapsed... barn with roof damage. Combine and tractor inside the shed were also significantly damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Low Point, IL
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2025 11:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree fell onto an adjacent home causing damage to roof and siding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: El Paso, 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 Woodford County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 11, 2026 9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media photos showing large tornado in progress.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Low Point, IL
UNKcategory
Jun 11, 2026 9:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF3... peak wind speed 155 mph... path length 11.2 miles... path width 930 yards. The tornado developed just east of the Illinois River... mainly damaging trees as it tracked northeast over northwest Woodford county. The tornado strengthened in the Columbia road area... where several houses lost roofs and extensive tree damage was observed. The tornado reached peak intensity (EF3) northwest of Washburn in rural areas of southern Marshall County. Here... a log house had all walls collapsed and a nearby house lost its roof and second floor. Severe tree damage was seen here... where some trees had only trunks and large branches remaining. Extensive crop damage was also noted... with corn leaves ripped off and plants uprooted. Tornado width was measured at 930 yards at this point with estimated peak winds of 155 mph. The tornado continued east... gradually weakening while damaging trees... outbuildings... and damaging roofs of a few more houses. It dissipated in a farm field northeast of Washburn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Rome, IL
UNKcategory
Apr 21, 2026 1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 0.52 miles... path width 80 yds. The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Washburn in a field just north of County Road 2100. The tornado destroyed a well built Morton Outbuilding... snapping the 6x6 wood support beams. The building was tossed to the east into a nearby building... and then for about one half mile to the northeast into the field. The next building also sustained significant roof damage. The tornado is estimated to have dissipated about one quarter mile to the northeast of the damaged outbuildings in an empty field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Low Point, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 19, 2025 9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kappa, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 19, 2025 9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado west of Comlara Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Kappa, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 19, 2025 8:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Congerville, IL
UNKcategory
Jul 22, 2024 1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... max wind speed 100 mph... path length 1.2 miles... max width 150 yards. This tornado started in a wooded subdivision along Woodford Way... doing tree damage to multiple trees. The tornado continued to the southeast through a newer subdivision along Tazewood Road. The tornado damaged multiple trees on one property at the end of Olivia Court and removed a small part of the roof and some siding... creating a hole in the roof. This house also had one window blown in on the back side of the house. The tornado continued southeast... doing more tree damage and at the southeast corner of Tazewood Road and Nofsinger Road. At this corner... the tornado damaged multiple old trees on the property... including uprooting two of the trees. The tornado dissipated at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Germantown Hills, IL
UNKcategory
Jul 22, 2024 1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1... max wind speed 100 mph... path length 0.36 miles... max width 100 yards. This tornado began on the northwest side of state route 116... doing tree damage before moving southeast to the other side of the highway and causing more tree damage. The top of one pine tree was broken off and driven into the ground... about 30 yards northeast from the original tree. The tornado continued to the southeast in a heavily wooded area and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Germantown Hills, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 31, 2023 8:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHORT TORNADO TOUCHDOWN... PER STORM CHASER VIDEO... CAUSING NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Eureka, IL
UNKcategory
Oct 11, 2021 10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LATE REPORT. AN EF-U TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN AN OPEN FIELD AND TRAVELED NORTH-NORTHEAST ACROSS HWY 24. PATH LENGTH WAS 2.5 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 50 YEARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW El Paso, IL
UNKcategory
Oct 11, 2021 9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FARM HAS SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN... GARAGE DAMAGE... AND A BARN KNOCKED DOWN. DAMAGE RELAYED FROM NWS CHICAGO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Washburn, IL
UNKcategory
Oct 11, 2021 9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTION TO TIME. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 E WASHBURN. FARM HAS SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN... GARAGE DAMAGE... AND A BARN KNOCKED DOWN. DAMAGE RELAYED FROM NWS CHICAGO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Washburn, IL
UNKcategory
Oct 11, 2021 9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Roanoke, IL
UNKcategory
Oct 11, 2021 9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTION TO TIME. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 N ROANOKE. BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Roanoke, IL
UNKcategory
May 23, 2020 6:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Panola, IL
UNKcategory
May 27, 2019 9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED. NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Benson, IL
UNKcategory
May 10, 2017 11:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF WEAK TORNADO TOUCHDOWN. SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED. LIMBS DOWN ON TWO FARMS. FROM COUNTY EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Washburn, IL
UNKcategory
Feb 28, 2017 11:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORT...STUCTURAL DAMAGE... POWER POLES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Washburn, IL
UNKcategory
Feb 28, 2017 11:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH 18.0 MILES... PEAK WIDTH 600 YARDS. GREATEST DAMAGE IN WASHBURN... WHERE IT DAMAGED 8 HOUSES AND DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ROOFS... GARAGES... AUTOMOBILES AND TREES. IT CROSSED INTO MARSHALL COUNTY AT WASHBURN AND ENTERED LA SALLE COUNTY AFTER CROSSING I-39 NEAR RUTLAND. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED 0.4 MILES EAST OF RUTLAND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Washburn, IL
EF0category
May 28, 2014 12:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down in a field 1.9 miles NNE of El Paso at 1:40 PM CDT. The tornado was on the ground for 10 minutes before dissipating at 1:50 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 SE Panola, IL
EF3category
Nov 17, 2013 11:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed the border from Tazewell County at 11:12 AM CST, then tracked northeastward across rural Woodford County before entering into far southern LaSalle County in National Weather Service Chicago's County Warning Area (CWA) at 11:33 AM CST. It weakened a bit to EF3 intensity but remained between 1/4 and 1/2 mile wide as it crossed into Woodford County. During much of its time in Woodford County, the tornado traveled across open fields, impacting dozens of farmsteads. Nearly 70 farm buildings and 7 homes were destroyed. Major damage occurred to 17 homes, while 23 others received minor damage. About 100 vehicles were damaged, including several semi trucks at a truck stop north of Minonk. Three people were injured in overturned semi trucks. One cell tower was toppled and hundreds of power poles and trees were snapped. Total damage from the tornado was estimated at $25 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 S Metamora, IL
EF0category
Sep 1, 2012 11:05 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field about 4 miles north-northwest of Benson in Woodford County at 12:05 PM CDT. The tornado traveled northwestward and crossed into Marshall County 1.2 miles southeast of Pattonsburg at 12:08 PM CDT. While in Woodford County, the tornado tore the tin roof off a shed and did minor damage to a corn field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.08 NNW Benson, IL
EF0category
Sep 1, 2012 11:03 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field about 3 miles north of Benson in Woodford County at 12:03 PM CDT. The tornado traveled west across County Road 2200E before dissipating at 12:04 PM CDT. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.07 N Benson, IL
EF0category
Sep 1, 2012 10:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field about 2 miles east-southeast of Benson in Woodford County at 11:48 AM CDT. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 ESE Benson, IL
EF2category
Jun 5, 2010 7:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed into Woodford County from Tazewell County approximately 3.2 miles south-southwest of Metamora. Several trees were snapped, five power poles were damaged, the metal roof of a barn was lifted off and windows were broken on a house. The tornado lifted 2.6 miles south-southeast of Metamora.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.86 SW Metamora, IL
EF0category
Jun 4, 2008 7:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued into Woodford County from McLean County. No damage was reported as the tornado moved across open fields. The tornado lifted 1.5 miles south southeast of Congerville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 S Congerville, IL
F0category
Apr 2, 2006 6:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Continuation of McLean County tornado. No additional damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Kappa, IL
F0category
Mar 30, 2005 3:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Metamora, IL
F4category
Jul 13, 2004 1:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down around 234 pm CDT approximately 1.75 miles north-northeast of Metamora in western Woodford County. The tornado traveled southeast for about 2.5 miles, before beginning a temporary eastward jog between county roads 1300E and 1400E. The tornado curved southeast again, striking the Parsons Company, Inc.'s manufacturing plant around 241 pm CDT. The plant was severely damaged by the tornado. Approximately 140 people were in the plant at the time, but all personnel made it to storm shelters in time (approximately 3 to 5 minutes before the tornado arrived). Steel beams and metal siding from the plant were found approximately three quarters of a mile east in a farm field. From the plant, the tornado continued east, just south of Illinois Route 116/117, affecting 4 farmsteads approximately 1/2 to 1 mile east of the plant. Two of the farmsteads closest to the plant (about 1/2 to 3/4 mile east) had the 2-story houses completely blown away, with only debris remaining in the basements and nearby property. The other two farmsteads had significant damage to the 2-story houses with outbuildings demolished. The center of the tornado tracked about 100 yards south of the houses located on the south side of the road.From the plant to the farmsteads, the average width of the tornado was 400 yards and was close to 1/4 mile wide at times. The greatest tornado intensity was during this approximately 1 mile stretch and has been rated F4 by the National Weather Service.At this point, the tornado began to move more east-southeast and caused significant damage to a barn near the intersection of County Roads 1300N and 1600E, about 2.5 miles southwest of Roanoke. The tornado continued to move east-southeast and damaged a house about 1.25 miles south-southwest of Roanoke, near the intersection of County Roads 1300N and 1700E. The tornado crossed 1300N shortly afterward and curved sharply to the southeast. The tornado lifted around 254 pm about 2 miles southeast of Roanoke, at County Road 1900E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Metamora, IL
F0category
Jul 5, 2004 9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Woodford County, IL
Woodford County · 13,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in a field. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Spring Bay, 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 Woodford 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 Woodford County have on record?
Our records show 128 hail, 236 wind, and 59 tornado reports in Woodford County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Woodford County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Woodford County is 4.00″. It was reported near Metamora, IL on May 30, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in Woodford 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 Woodford County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Woodford 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 Woodford County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Woodford 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 Woodford County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Woodford 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 Woodford County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Woodford 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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