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Hail history for North Riverside, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 28, 20262.00 in (hen egg)

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Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.80 inMar 10, 2026

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Tornado ijiin 10 mile21

Wind reports within 10 miles584

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Riverside 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 North Riverside

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 28, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Oak Brook 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from North Riverside	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	2.50 in tennis ball	Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove 22 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Riverside	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale 10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Riverside	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 2026	4.80 in	Darien, La Grange, Forest Park 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from North Riverside	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from North Riverside	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Oak Lawn, Hometown 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from North Riverside	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 62 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (10).

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

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (6 mi from North Riverside)

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.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (9 mi from North Riverside)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (2 mi from North Riverside)

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 (7 mi from North Riverside)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Riverside

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 11, 2026	EF2	Willow Springs 9 mi from North Riverside	8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Villa Park 9 mi from North Riverside	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 10 mi from North Riverside	1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Broadview 3 mi from North Riverside	1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 10 mi from North Riverside	2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF1	Willow Springs 7 mi from North Riverside	2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF1	Ashburn 8 mi from North Riverside	3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF1	East Garfield Park 7 mi from North Riverside	3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Ukrainian Village 7 mi from North Riverside	1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024	EF0	Western Springs 4 mi from North Riverside	7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024	EF0	Chicago Midway Airport 6 mi from North Riverside	8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024	EF0	Downers Grove 9 mi from North Riverside	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Riverside

584 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Riverside since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	70 mph, a measured	Oak Lawn, Westmont, Clarendon Hills 12 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Humboldt Park - C 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	74 mph, a measured	Midway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Burr Ridge 21 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	72 mph, a measured	Midway Airport, Chicago Loop, Burbank 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Elmhurst, Villa Park 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	85 mph, a measured	Oak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View 16 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Stickney, Burbank, Hillside 22 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	79 mph, a measured	Chicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Indian Head Park 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.

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 North Riverside; 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 North Riverside.

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