On this page, You'll be able to send in a report to the National Weather Service in Romeoville, IL; Quad Cies, IA; Lincoln, IL,
and Northern Indiana via the Internet or by calling the phone number listed.:
"Remember that its always better and more reliable to report Life Threatning Weather by phone.
The online reports can be sent in afterwards."
Always Act professional When you call in a report.
If you sound credible they will take you seriously.
Always Remember To call or submit a report if You have time to. If your in a immediate threat area
Take Cover and Report after the storm Passes.
To call in or submit a report online to the NWS in Romeoville, IL
To report Life threatning weather or damage reports call 800-681-2972;
To send a report via online, Click the following
Click to send Romeoville NWS a report
To Call or send a report to NWS in Lincoin, IL
Call 800-611-4570
or to submit via online
Click to send
Central IL NWS a report
To call in a report to NWS in Northern Indiana
call 888-668-3344
To call in a report to the NWS in Indianapolis, IN
call 800-499-2133
To call in a report to the NWS in Quad cities, IA
call 800-803-9357
What Should you Report
- Tornado or funnel clouds.
Wall clouds should also be reported
- Strong winds (55-60 MPH or greater) or wind damage (structural damage or trees/power lines down)
- Hail the size of pennies (3/4 inch diameter) or larger
- Stream flooding, street flooding, or streams approaching bankfull
When Calling a report in , Keep it Short and to the point.
They recieve alot of
reports from various people at different times.
- State your name
- State what county your in
- What you observed/observing
- is it still happening
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Any Damage or injuries to report
Its always important to Call 911 if there are any injuries First before you report them to the NWS.
Always remember That False Reports given are subject to arrest and/or fine
