Hail History

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Hail history for Orland Hills, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200652
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon27
Tornado ijiin 10 mile21
Wind reports within 10 miles254

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orland Hills on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Orland Hills

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Orland Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		New Lenox
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Lockport, Orland Park, Crestwood
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Lemont
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Orland Hills meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Orland Hills

Of 52 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Orland Hills

May 20, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Calumet (9 mi from Orland Hills)

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (5 mi from Orland Hills)

May 7, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (3 mi from Orland Hills)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (4 mi from Orland Hills)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (8 mi from Orland Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orland Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
7 mi from Orland Hills
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
4 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
5 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
3 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
9 mi from Orland Hills		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
7 mi from Orland Hills		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
8 mi from Orland Hills		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
7 mi from Orland Hills		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
5 mi from Orland Hills		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orland Hills

254 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orland Hills since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedFrankfort, Flossmoor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, a measuredMokena, Frankfort, Oak Forest
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedLemont, Posen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, a measuredOak Forest, Palos Park, Homer Glen
33 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, a measuredBurbank, Mokena, Homer Glen
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202675 mph, a estimatOak Lawn, Alsip, Blue Island
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatChicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Orland Park
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, a estimatHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, a estimatHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, a estimatHomewood
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 Orland Hills; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Orland Hills.

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