Hail History

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Hail history for Berkeley, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 28, 20262.00 in (hen egg)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jul 27, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200667
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon47
Tornado ijiin 10 mile25
Wind reports within 10 miles534

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Berkeley on 67 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Berkeley

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Berkeley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.50 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
25 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Berkeley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
11 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262.00 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Berkeley meir

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Of 67 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (15) and July (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Berkeley

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (8 mi from Berkeley)

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Austin (10 mi from Berkeley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter shattered thousands of glass panes at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Clean up costs were estimated at $2 million while repair and replacement costs were estimated at $15 million.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · La Grange (7 mi from Berkeley)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Mar 30, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (7 mi from Berkeley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (5 mi from Berkeley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Berkeley

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Berkeley
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Berkeley
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
9 mi from Berkeley
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
8 mi from Berkeley		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
4 mi from Berkeley		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
5 mi from Berkeley		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
2 mi from Berkeley		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Berkeley		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
10 mi from Berkeley		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Berkeley		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
8 mi from Berkeley		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
7 mi from Berkeley		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Berkeley

534 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Berkeley since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, a measuredWestmont, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedElk Grove Village, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, a measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Glen Ellyn
26 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, a measuredOhare Airport, Westchester, Itasca
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, a measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, a estimatWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatLa Grange, Garfield Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, a estimatStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, a estimatSummit, Forest View
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, a measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		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 Berkeley; 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 Berkeley.

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