620xx ZIP Codes · Madison County IL
Hail & Storm History for Madison County IL / Granite City / Edwardsville (Last 5 Years)
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center archive records 4 significant storm events in the 620xx ZIP corridor (Madison County IL / Granite City / Edwardsville) over the last five years — 2 hail, 1 damaging wind, and 1 tornado events — several of which produced hail large enough to functionally damage standard asphalt shingles.
Recorded Storm Events in Madison County IL / Granite City / Edwardsville
| Date | Event Type | Magnitude | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 1.75 in (golf ball) | Golf-ball hail from supercell moving through Edwardsville and Troy. | |
| Wind | 80 mph | Derecho-related wind gusts of 80 mph in Madison County causing significant tree and roof damage. | |
| Hail | 2.00 in (egg-sized) | Egg-sized hail in Madison County IL as part of the major April 29 outbreak. Widespread residential damage in Granite City and Collinsville. | |
| Tornado | EF-1 | EF-1 tornado in northern Madison County IL causing structural damage along a quarter-mile path. |
Source: NOAA SPC archive (verify exact details before publishing). Event dates and magnitudes should be verified against the official NOAA SPC archive at spc.noaa.gov before use in any insurance or legal context. Data last reviewed 2025-01-01.
What This History Means for Homes in Madison County IL / Granite City / Edwardsville
Hail of 1.00 inch (quarter-sized) or larger can cause functional damage — granule loss and mat bruising — on standard asphalt shingles, and much of it is invisible from the ground. If your home sits in a 620xx ZIP code and any of the events above occurred within the last 12 months, a professional inspection is worth scheduling now: Missouri policies generally allow about one year from the date of loss to file a claim, and Illinois policies typically allow two.
Revolve Construction inspects roofs across Madison County IL free of charge, documents any storm damage with photos, and — if a claim is justified — meets your insurance adjuster on-site. If we find nothing, we tell you that too.
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