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Overnight and into the early morning hours of May 15, 2025, a severe weather outbreak swept through the Midwest, leaving a massive trail of destruction.
The storm system impacted over 3 million homes across Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, unleashing:
- Hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter
- Straight-line winds topping 90 MPH
- Confirmed tornado touchdowns in multiple counties
At Allied Emergency Services, we are already responding to emergency calls in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Will, and Kendall Counties in Illinois, and expanding operations across Wisconsin and Indiana to meet the demand.
Storm Impact at a Glance:
Summary of Most Extreme Impact Zones:
- Largest Hail: Eau Claire County, WI – 4.00″ hail recorded in Altoona caused severe vehicle and roof damage
- Strongest Wind Gusts: Grundy County & Chicago, IL – 79 MPH gusts recorded near Gardner and Navy Pier
- Most Tornado Reports: Portage & St. Croix Counties, WI and Swift County, MN – confirmed touchdowns with debris and damage documented
Hail Swath: 1,137,842 Homes Affected
- Chicago Metro Area: 403,572 homes impacted
- Milwaukee, WI: 302,603 homes impacted
- Madison, WI: 100,069 homes impacted
⚠️ Largest hailstones recorded at 3.5 inches (tennis ball to baseball-sized) caused extensive damage to roofing, siding, windows, and gutters.
Wind Swath: 2,063,843 Homes Affected
- Chicago Metro Area: 1,108,409 homes
- Grand Rapids, MI: 204,627 homes
- Kalamazoo, MI: 204,139 homes
Wind gusts up to 90 MPH uprooted trees, snapped power lines, and tore off shingles and exterior cladding. Some reports confirm semi-truck rollovers and structural collapses.
Tornado Confirmations
Touchdowns were reported in:
- Swift County, MN
- St. Croix & Clark Counties, WI
- Grundy County, IL
- Eaton County, MI
🌀 Reports include debris fields, overturned vehicles, and funnel clouds photographed on the ground.
Tornado Report Summary:
Time Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1816 2 E Danvers Swift MN 45.28 -95.72 Location estimated based on spotter report. Time is approximate. Photo provided. (MPX)
1838 1 W Benson Swift MN 45.32 -95.62 Debris visible. (MPX)
1947 2 ENE Spring Hill Stearns MN 45.53 -94.80 Debris reported (trees). (MPX)
2030 3 N Roberts St. Croix WI 45.02 -92.54 Deputy reported a tornado on the ground north of Roberts along 110th. (MPX)
2034 7 S Deer Park St. Croix WI 45.09 -92.39 Sent photo of ongoing tornado. (MPX)
2204 4 SSW Loyal Clark WI 44.69 -90.52 Law enforcement reported a tornado on the ground near Loyal ... WI. (ARX)
2209 4 NE Crookston Polk MN 47.82 -96.54 Deputy report of tornado east of Crookston. Radar estimated. (FGF)
2257 2 WSW Bancroft Portage WI 44.30 -89.55 Brief tornado report via Law Enforcement. (GRB)
2301 2 N Keene Portage WI 44.39 -89.45 Observed funnel cloud near County Hwy J. (GRB)
0046 Braceville Grundy IL 41.22 -88.26 Damage to tree branches and siding. Radar estimated. (LOT)
0336 3 SSW Waverly Eaton MI 42.70 -84.65 Semi overturned on highway. Radar confirmed debris. (GRR)
Wind Damage Report Summary:
Time Speed (MPH) Location County State Lat Lon Comments
0044 79 1 N Gardner Grundy IL 41.21 -88.31 Multiple wind gusts in excess of 75 mph with a peak gust of 78.7 mph. (LOT)
0124 79 3 NE Navy Pier Cook IL 41.92 -87.57 Harrison Dever Crib reported 79 mph gust. (LOT)
0101 74 2 W Bonfield Kankakee IL 41.15 -88.09 Home weather station peak gust of 73.6 mph. (LOT)
2359 69 3 NNE Leland DeKalb IL 41.66 -88.78 Private station reported 69 mph gust. (LOT)
2340 67 2 ENE Genoa DeKalb IL 42.11 -88.65 Measured 67 mph gust east of Genoa. (LOT)
0003 60 2 W North Bay Racine WI 42.76 -87.81 Racine Airport reading. (MKX)
2354 UNK Wauwatosa Milwaukee WI 43.06 -88.03 Multiple calls for wires down and some tree damage. (MKX)
2336 UNK 1 W DeKalb DeKalb IL 41.93 -88.77 Several photos relayed of tree damage. (LOT)
0002 UNK 1 E Spring Grove McHenry IL 42.44 -88.22 Tree uprooted. Fence damaged. (LOT)Full Hail Report Summary:
Below is the list of all confirmed Illinois and Wisconsin hail reports from the May 15, 2025 storm outbreak. Each entry includes time, hail size (in inches), location, and damage notes.
Time Size (in) Location County State Lat Lon Comments
0041 3.00 3 N Saunemin Livingston IL 40.93 -88.42 3-inch hail confirmed. (LOT)
0044 2.75 1 SE Emington Livingston IL 40.96 -88.35 Baseball size hail verified via social media. (LOT)
0045 2.50 Fairbury Livingston IL 40.75 -88.52 Significant hail damage. (LOT)
0046 1.75 Dwight Livingston IL 40.88 -88.43 Golf ball size hail. (LOT)
0048 1.50 Morris Grundy IL 41.37 -88.43 Ping pong ball size hail. (LOT)
0050 1.25 Plainfield Will IL 41.62 -88.20 Half dollar hail with minor damage. (LOT)
0100 1.00 Wheaton DuPage IL 41.86 -88.11 Quarter size hail. (LOT)
2342 2.00 Gurnee Lake IL 42.38 -87.94 2 inch hail confirmed by spotter. (LOT)
2313 2.50 4 W Waterford Racine WI 42.77 -88.28 Tennis-baseball sized hail. Vehicle damage. (MKX)
2115 4.00 2 W Altoona Eau Claire WI 44.81 -91.47 Largest hail of the outbreak. (MPX)
2108 2.00 Madison Dane WI 43.08 -89.39 Hen egg size hail. (MKX)
2155 1.75 1 NW Wisconsin Dells Sauk WI 43.64 -89.79 Golf ball size hail. (MKX)
2102 1.75 6 E Plain Sauk WI 43.28 -89.93 Large hailstone next to a hen egg. (MKX)
2118 2.75 3 SSW Altoona Eau Claire WI 44.77 -91.46 Baseball size hail confirmed. (MPX)
2108 1.75 3 W Alma Center Jackson WI 44.44 -90.97 Golf ball size hail. (ARX)
2237 1.50 4 SW Beaver Dam Dodge WI 43.41 -88.87 Ping pong ball hail. (MKX)
2350 1.50 2 WSW Amherst Junction Portage WI 44.46 -89.35 Ping pong ball size hail. (GRB)
2354 2.00 Winthrop Harbor Lake IL 42.48 -87.83 Multiple public reports. (LOT)📊 Hail Damage Analysis by State:
A snapshot of damage severity and frequency by state.
| State | Report Count | Average Size (in) | Max Size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | 149 | 1.41 | 4.00 |
| IL | 61 | 1.46 | 3.00 |
| NC | 13 | 1.62 | 2.50 |
| KY | 12 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| AR | 10 | 1.28 | 1.75 |
| VA | 9 | 1.42 | 2.00 |
| MN | 7 | 1.14 | 1.50 |
| MO | 5 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| IN | 2 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| OK | 1 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
For a detailed PDF or full spreadsheet, contact our office.
What Homeowners Need to Do Now:
- Document Damage Immediately – Photos, videos, and timestamps help your insurance claim.
- Secure Your Property – We offer same-day tarping, boarding, and emergency services.
- Avoid DIY Roof Work – Dangerous, especially after hail/wind events.
- Contact Allied Emergency Services – We help you with your insurance repairs to ensure you’re fully restored.
Emergency Storm Response – Call Now
Allied Emergency Services is standing by 24/7 to provide:
- Free storm damage inspections
- Insurance Repairs consultation
- Code-compliant roof, siding, and window replacement
- Licensed, bonded, and insured restoration
📞 CALL 1-800-792-0212
📍 Serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana
🌐 www.alliedemergencyservices.com
Why Choose Allied?
We’re not just contractors — we’re insurance restoration specialists who specialize in restoring your loss to pre-loss condition.
When insurers lowball your claim, we bring building codes, manufacturer specifications, and legal expertise to the table.
One call does it all — from inspection to full rebuild.
Don’t wait until your damage gets worse.
Let Allied Emergency Services help you recover fast, fair, and fully.
If your home is located in any of the listed storm-affected zones, you may be eligible for full roof and siding replacement at no cost beyond your deductible.
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