Hail History

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Hail history for Hinsdale, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 28, 20262.00 in (hen egg)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.80 inMar 10, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200662
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon39
Tornado ijiin 10 mile26
Wind reports within 10 miles494

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hinsdale on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.80 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Hinsdale

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Hinsdale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.50 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
27 hail reports · closest near the center of Hinsdale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Hinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.80 inDarien, Woodridge, La Grange
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Lemont
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hinsdale		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hinsdale meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hinsdale

Of 62 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hinsdale

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.80 in · Darien (4 mi from Hinsdale)

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 (5 mi from Hinsdale)

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 Hinsdale)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (8 mi from Hinsdale)

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 (2 mi from Hinsdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hinsdale

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hinsdale

494 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hinsdale since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, a measuredLemont, Westmont, Darien
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, a measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace
35 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, a measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, a measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, a estimatWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, a estimatClearing, Bolingbrook, Argonne National Laboratory
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, a estimatStickney, Burbank, Hillside
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, a measuredChicago Midway Airport, Summit, Forest View
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, a measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, a measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Flowerfield
4 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 Hinsdale; 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 Hinsdale.

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