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Hail history for Olympia Fields, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jun 28, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200642
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23
Tornado ijiin 10 mile27
Wind reports within 10 miles311

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olympia Fields on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jun 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Olympia Fields

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Park Forest
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Olympia Fields		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Crestwood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Olympia Fields		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Olympia Fields		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Olympia Fields meir

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Of 42 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

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Jun 28, 2012 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (8 mi from Olympia Fields)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

May 20, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Calumet (3 mi from Olympia Fields)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (7 mi from Olympia Fields)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (8 mi from Olympia Fields)

May 7, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (8 mi from Olympia Fields)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olympia Fields

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
3 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
5 mi from Olympia Fields
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
10 mi from Olympia Fields		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
6 mi from Olympia Fields		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
4 mi from Olympia Fields		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
6 mi from Olympia Fields		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
6 mi from Olympia Fields		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olympia Fields

311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olympia Fields since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedFrankfort, Crete, Flossmoor
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, a measuredMokena, Munster, Frankfort
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedPosen, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026104 mph, a measuredGoodenow, Oak Forest, Frankfort
47 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, a measuredLynwood, Tinley Park, Dyer
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202663 mph, a estimatSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, a estimatCalumet City
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 Olympia Fields; 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 Olympia Fields.

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