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Hail and storm reports near Chicago, IL
NOAA records list 53 hail reports within 10 miles of Chicago since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 30, 2026. They also list 401 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 96 mph on June 13, 2022.
Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 8 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
- Official hail reports since 2016
- 53
- Biggest reported hail
- 2.00 in
- Most recent hail report
- July 27, 2026
- Strongest reported wind
- 96 mph
What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Chicago.
Hail reports since November 1, 2021
| Date | Hail size | Distance | County | Reported at | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 9 mi | Cook, IL | La Grange Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Oak Lawn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9 mi | Cook, IL | Evergreen Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 3.7 mi | Cook, IL | Northerly Island | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 6.6 mi | Cook, IL | Grand Crossing | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.5 mi | Cook, IL | La Grange Park | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 8.7 mi | Cook, IL | Brookfield | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 8.3 mi | Cook, IL | Mc Cook | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 5.4 mi | Cook, IL | Berwyn | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 3.1 mi | Cook, IL | Elsdon | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 5 mi | Cook, IL | Stickney | NCEI record |
| March 30, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 3.5 mi | Cook, IL | Cicero | NCEI record |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 6.7 mi | Cook, IL | Forest Park | NCEI record |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 4.1 mi | Cook, IL | Garfield Park | NCEI record |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 3.2 mi | Cook, IL | West Town | NCEI record |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 3.5 mi | Cook, IL | Northerly Island | NCEI record |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Ravenswood | NCEI record |
| March 19, 2025 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Oak Lawn | NCEI record |
| March 19, 2025 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 7.9 mi | Cook, IL | Hometown | NCEI record |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 8.8 mi | Cook, IL | Beverly | NCEI record |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9 mi | Cook, IL | Evergreen Park | NCEI record |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Oak Lawn | NCEI record |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 7.7 mi | Cook, IL | Hometown | NCEI record |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 6.7 mi | Cook, IL | Beverly View | NCEI record |
| May 2, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.3 mi | Cook, IL | Bridgeview | NCEI record |
| March 4, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.9 mi | Cook, IL | La Grange | NCEI record |
| February 27, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.5 mi | Cook, IL | La Grange Park | NCEI record |
| February 27, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 8.3 mi | Cook, IL | Burbank | NCEI record |
| February 27, 2024 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Oak Lawn | NCEI record |
| June 29, 2023 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 7.9 mi | Cook, IL | Irving Park | NCEI record |
| April 4, 2023 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 8.5 mi | Cook, IL | Old Irving Park | NCEI record |
| April 4, 2023 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 8.6 mi | Cook, IL | Irving Park | NCEI record |
| July 22, 2022 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 8.3 mi | Cook, IL | Irving Park | NCEI record |
| June 13, 2022 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 9.7 mi | Cook, IL | Melrose Park | NCEI record |
Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021
Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 324)
| Date | Wind | Distance | County | Reported at | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | speed not recorded | 9.1 mi | Cook, IL | 1 NE Portage Park - Chi | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 11, 2026 | speed not recorded | 7.9 mi | Cook, IL | 1 NE Washington Hts - C | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 11, 2026 | 70 mph (as reported) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | 1 W Oak Lawn | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 11, 2026 | 60 mph (as reported) | 8.2 mi | Lmz741, IL | 3 NE Navy Pier | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 11, 2026 | speed not recorded | 7 mi | Cook, IL | North Riverside | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 11, 2026 | speed not recorded | 6.4 mi | Cook, IL | Woodlawn - Chicago | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 9, 2026 | speed not recorded | 4.5 mi | Cook, IL | 1 ENE Humboldt Park - C | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| August 9, 2026 | speed not recorded | 9.9 mi | Cook, IL | 1 SSW Edgewater - Chica | SPC day reportPreliminary |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 9.3 mi | Cook, IL | Oak Lawn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 74 mph (measured gust) | 8.4 mi | Cook, IL | Burbank | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (measured gust) | 5.2 mi | Cook, IL | (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Lincoln Square | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 7.7 mi | Cook, IL | Kilbourn Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 62 mph (measured gust) | 7.2 mi | Cook, IL | Lakeview | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 74 mph (measured gust) | 5.2 mi | Cook, IL | (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 81 mph (estimated gust) | 6 mi | Cook, IL | Beverly View | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (measured gust) | 7.2 mi | Cook, IL | Lakeview | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 9.2 mi | Cook, IL | Lincoln Square | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 9.4 mi | Cook, IL | Uptown | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 7.2 mi | Cook, IL | Lakeview | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 6 mi | Cook, IL | Lincoln Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 8.1 mi | Cook, IL | Ravenswood | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 8 mi | Cook, IL | Irving Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 7.2 mi | Cook, IL | Avondale | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 5.8 mi | Cook, IL | Austin | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 8.7 mi | Cook, IL | Mont Clare | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 6.2 mi | Cook, IL | Hermosa | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 6.6 mi | Cook, IL | Logan Square | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 4.7 mi | Cook, IL | Humboldt Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 7.8 mi | Cook, IL | Belmont Cragin | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 58 mph (estimated gust) | 1.8 mi | Cook, IL | Lawndale | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 58 mph (estimated gust) | 1.8 mi | Cook, IL | Near West Side | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 5.6 mi | Cook, IL | Berwyn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 2.6 mi | Cook, IL | Archer Heights | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 3.3 mi | Cook, IL | Elsdon | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 4.3 mi | Cook, IL | West Lawn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 5.6 mi | Cook, IL | Clearing | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 4.6 mi | Cook, IL | Chicago Lawn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 4.5 mi | Cook, IL | Englewood | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 4.7 mi | Cook, IL | Washington Park | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 5.7 mi | Cook, IL | Greater Grand Crossing | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 5.9 mi | Cook, IL | Woodlawn | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 8 mi | Cook, IL | South Shore | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 63 mph (estimated gust) | 8.8 mi | Cook, IL | Washington Heights | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 8.1 mi | Cook, IL | Beverly | NCEI record |
| July 27, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 8.6 mi | Cook, IL | Old Irving Park | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 70 mph (estimated gust) | 8.3 mi | Cook, IL | Burbank | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 70 mph (estimated gust) | 5 mi | Cook, IL | West Lawn | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 72 mph (measured gust) | 5.2 mi | Cook, IL | (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 64 mph (estimated gust) | 8.5 mi | Cook, IL | Uptown | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 64 mph (estimated gust) | 3.5 mi | Cook, IL | Bronzeville | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 64 mph (estimated gust) | 7.1 mi | Cook, IL | Avondale | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 64 mph (estimated gust) | 4.8 mi | Cook, IL | Washington Park | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 66 mph (measured gust) | 5 mi | Cook, IL | Navy Pier | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 64 mph (measured gust) | 7.5 mi | Cook, IL | Lakeview | NCEI record |
| July 3, 2026 | 71 mph (measured gust) | 4.7 mi | Cook, IL | Goose Island | NCEI record |
| June 24, 2026 | 69 mph (estimated gust) | 8.5 mi | Cook, IL | Evergreen Park | NCEI record |
| June 24, 2026 | 58 mph (estimated gust) | 8.4 mi | Cook, IL | Washington Heights | NCEI record |
| June 24, 2026 | 58 mph (estimated gust) | 9.8 mi | Cook, IL | Uptown | NCEI record |
| June 11, 2026 | 75 mph (estimated gust) | 7.7 mi | Cook, IL | Burbank | NCEI record |
Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.
What to do after a hail storm
A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.
For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.
1. Stay safe first
- Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
- Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
- Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
- Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.
2. Take photos before you clean up
- Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
- Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
- If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
- Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.
3. Prevent more damage
- Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
- Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
- Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.
4. Start an insurance claim
- Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
- Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
- Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
- Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
- If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.
5. Watch for storm-chaser scams
- Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
- Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
- Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
- Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
- Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
- Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
- Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
- Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from
- National Weather Service: What to Do After Severe Weather. Check your property only after the storm has passed, stay out of damaged buildings, contact local authorities about downed power lines, wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around damage, and watch for insurance scammers. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- NAIC: Navigating the Claims Process. Contact your agent or insurer as soon as possible, most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim, take photos or video, make temporary repairs and keep receipts, an adjuster may inspect, get more than one bid, and do not feel rushed to sign. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- NAIC: After the Storm, Read the Fine Print to Avoid Signing Away Your Insurance Benefits. Read the fine print before you sign an assignment of benefits. You are not required to sign one to have repairs done. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- FTC: How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Warning signs such as pressure to sign right away and demands to pay for everything up front, checking a license with your state or county, getting estimates from more than one contractor, getting a written contract, and never signing your insurance check over to a contractor. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.
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