Hail History

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Hail history for Darien, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 9, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin6
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.80 inMar 10, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200676
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon45
Tornado ijiin 10 mile26
Wind reports within 10 miles427

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Darien on 76 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.80 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Darien

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 9, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Naperville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Darien		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Darien		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.50 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
24 hail reports · closest near the center of Darien		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Downers Grove
11 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Darien		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Bolingbrook Clow Airport, Orland Park
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Darien		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.80 inDarien, Woodridge, Bolingbrook
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Darien		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Darien		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Glen Ellyn, Lombard, York Center
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Darien		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Romeoville, Lemont
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Darien		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Darien meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Darien

Of 76 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (13).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Darien

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.80 in · Darien (0 mi from Darien)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous hail reports came out of southeastern DuPage County, mostly in the vicinity of Woodridge and Darien. Sizes ranged from 1 to 4 inches in diameter, though most of the reports were greater than 2.5 inches. Three separate reports of 4 inch hail were received out of this area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Darien (1 mi from Darien)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (3 mi from Darien)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (6 mi from Darien)

Sep 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Goodings Grove (9 mi from Darien)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection for 143rd and Golden Oak Streets.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Darien

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Wheaton
10 mi from Darien
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Darien
Jul 27, 2026EF?Wheaton
10 mi from Darien
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
4 mi from Darien
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
6 mi from Darien		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Naperville
8 mi from Darien		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
9 mi from Darien		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
9 mi from Darien		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
9 mi from Darien		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Darien		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
6 mi from Darien		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
8 mi from Darien		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Darien

427 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Darien since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 30, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, a measuredLemont, Westmont, Bolingbrook
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedLemont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, a measuredLemont, Oakbrook Terrace, Darien
30 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, a measuredBurbank, Westchester, Romeoville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, a estimatElmhurst, Villa Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, a estimatWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202669 mph, a estimatBolingbrook, Palos Park, Romeoville
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatHillside, Homer Glen, Palos Park
17 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 Darien; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Darien.

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