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Hail history for Northfield, IL

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

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

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

Ane haili ijiin 200638

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon28

Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles259

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northfield on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Northfield

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	West Ridge - Chica 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Northfield	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Prospect Heights 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Northfield	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Des Plaines, Mt Prospect 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Northfield	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 38 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (8).

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

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 (5 mi from Northfield)

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

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (8 mi from Northfield)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (6 mi from Northfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.

Jun 19, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Avondale (9 mi from Northfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northfield

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Chicago O'Hare Airport 9 mi from Northfield	3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020	EF1	Lincolnwood 7 mi from Northfield	3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011	EF1	Cumberland 9 mi from Northfield	2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northfield

259 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northfield since 2006, on 82 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	Mount Prospect 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	59 mph, a measured	North Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch, West Ridge - Chica 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	61 mph, a measured	Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Arlington Heights 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	damage a reported	Rogers Park - Chic 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Edgewater, Mt Prospect, Wheeling 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Mt Prospect, Glenview 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Jefferson Park, Edgewater, Des Plaines 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2025	64 mph, a measured	Highland Park 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Norwood Park, Portage Park, Edgewater 6 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 Northfield; 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 Northfield.

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