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Hail history for Harwood Heights, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020

Ane haili ijiin 200660

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon50

Tornado ijiin 10 mile12

Wind reports within 10 miles553

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harwood Heights on 60 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Harwood Heights

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	La Grange Park, Elmhurst, West Ridge - Chica 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Harwood Heights	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Berwyn, Westchester, Cicero 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Harwood Heights	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Forest Park, Garfield Park, West Town 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Harwood Heights	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Des Plaines, Mt Prospect 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Harwood Heights	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Ravenswood 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Harwood Heights	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Harwood Heights meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Harwood Heights

Of 60 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (19) and July (9).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Harwood Heights

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (8 mi from Harwood Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (10 mi from Harwood Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs was reported near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged including at least 130 police cars that suffered broken windshields and smashed rooftop lights.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (9 mi from Harwood Heights)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (9 mi from Harwood Heights)

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (7 mi from Harwood Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harwood Heights

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 7 mi from Harwood Heights	1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Broadview 8 mi from Harwood Heights	1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 6 mi from Harwood Heights	2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF1	East Garfield Park 8 mi from Harwood Heights	3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Ukrainian Village 7 mi from Harwood Heights	1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Itasca 10 mi from Harwood Heights	3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Elk Grove Village 7 mi from Harwood Heights	0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Chicago O'Hare Airport 6 mi from Harwood Heights	3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021	EF0	Addison 9 mi from Harwood Heights	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020	EF1	Lincolnwood 5 mi from Harwood Heights	3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018	EF0	Berwyn 7 mi from Harwood Heights	1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011	EF1	Cumberland 9 mi from Harwood Heights	2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harwood Heights

553 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harwood Heights since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	North Riverside, Garfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Elk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Bensenville, Lakeview - Chicago, North Park - Chicago 19 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	71 mph, a measured	Chicago Loop, Lakeview - Chicag, Ohare Airport 10 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Elmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Uptown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Garfield Park, Ravenswood 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	78 mph, a measured	Lakeview, Portage Park, Lincoln Park 18 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	West Town, Lakeview 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	63 mph, a measured	Albany 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 Harwood Heights; 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 Harwood Heights.

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