Hail History

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Hail history for East Chicago, IN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles212

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Chicago on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

East Chicago ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near East Chicago

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from East Chicago		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from East Chicago		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near East Chicago by year

106307208109210111212613214215162171811922021222312425226

When hail season peaks near East Chicago

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (5).

1Jan2Feb2Mar2Apr5May12Jun3Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near East Chicago

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (3 mi from East Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Jun 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Munster (5 mi from East Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from Munster.

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maynard (7 mi from East Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from the Munster area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hegewisch (4 mi from East Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dyer (10 mi from East Chicago)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Chicago

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from East Chicago
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from East Chicago
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from East Chicago
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
7 mi from East Chicago		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
6 mi from East Chicago		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
5 mi from East Chicago		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
6 mi from East Chicago		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Gary Airport
1 mi from East Chicago		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 15, 2011EF0Berger
7 mi from East Chicago		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 4, 2008EF2Griffith
6 mi from East Chicago		2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Lansing
6 mi from East Chicago		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Chicago

212 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Chicago since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202699 mph, measuredGary Airport, Munster, South Chicago
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredEast Chicago, Lansing, Munster
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, South Chicago, Dyer
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Pullman, Pullman, Avalon Park
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near East Chicago; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of East Chicago.

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