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Hail history for Glencoe, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glencoe on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Glencoe
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | West Ridge - Chica 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Glencoe |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Prospect Heights 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Glencoe |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Des Plaines 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Glencoe |
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Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (10 mi from Glencoe)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (6 mi from Glencoe)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (9 mi from Glencoe)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.Apr 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Glenview (4 mi from Glencoe)
May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Niles (8 mi from Glencoe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glencoe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Lincolnwood 9 mi from Glencoe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glencoe
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glencoe since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Wheeling 10 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Des Plaines 4 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Rogers Park - Chic 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, a estimat | Mt Prospect, Wheeling, Glenview 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Glenview 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Morton Grove, Park Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Highland Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 62 mph, a measured | Evanston, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan 6 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Morton Grove, Skokie 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Wheeling 1 wind report |
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 Glencoe; 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
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20 hail days - Naperville
73 hail days
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 Glencoe.
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