Hail History

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Hail history for Palos Park, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.80 inMar 10, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200656
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon34
Tornado ijiin 10 mile18
Wind reports within 10 miles389

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palos Park on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.80 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Palos Park

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
15 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Palos Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
50-sent coin		Mc Cook, Brookfield
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.80 inDarien, La Grange
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Palos Park meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Palos Park

Of 56 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Palos Park

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.80 in · Darien (9 mi from Palos Park)

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Darien (10 mi from Palos Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

May 20, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (7 mi from Palos Park)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

May 7, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (5 mi from Palos Park)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (10 mi from Palos Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palos Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
8 mi from Palos Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
4 mi from Palos Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
3 mi from Palos Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
10 mi from Palos Park
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
4 mi from Palos Park		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
4 mi from Palos Park		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
2 mi from Palos Park		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
5 mi from Palos Park		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
8 mi from Palos Park		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Palos Park		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
9 mi from Palos Park		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
10 mi from Palos Park		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palos Park

389 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palos Park since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202691 mph, a measuredMokena, Lemont, Oak Lawn
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedLemont, Posen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, a measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oak Forest
36 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, a measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Mokena
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, a estimatEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, a measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
26 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, a measuredChicago Midway Airport, Mt Greenwood, Summit
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, a measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, a measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Indian Head Park
3 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 Palos Park; 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 Palos Park.

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