Hail history for Niles, 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 200659

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon48

Tornado ijiin 10 mile7

Wind reports within 10 miles476

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niles on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Niles ranks #155 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Niles

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	West Ridge - Chica 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Niles	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Prospect Heights 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Niles	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Forest Park, Garfield Park 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Niles	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Des Plaines, Mt Prospect 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Niles	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Franklin Park, Ravenswood 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Niles	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Niles meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Niles

Of 59 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (17) and August (10).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Niles

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (6 mi from Niles)

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 Niles)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cragin (8 mi from Niles)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Logan Square.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (5 mi from Niles)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (5 mi from Niles)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niles

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 8 mi from Niles	1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 7 mi from Niles	2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Ukrainian Village 10 mi from Niles	1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Elk Grove Village 7 mi from Niles	0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Chicago O'Hare Airport 5 mi from Niles	3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020	EF1	Lincolnwood 4 mi from Niles	3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011	EF1	Cumberland 8 mi from Niles	2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niles

476 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niles since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Portage Park - Chi 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Elk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Bensenville, Lakeview - Chicago, North Park - Chicago 21 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Lakeview - Chicag, Ohare Airport, Prospect Heights 10 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	53 mph, a measured	Ohare Airport, Rogers Park - Chic 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Uptown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Ravenswood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	78 mph, a measured	Lakeview, Portage Park, Uptown 13 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Lakeview 1 wind report	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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Niles; 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 Niles.

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