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Hail history for River Grove, IL

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

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200667

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon51

Tornado ijiin 10 mile16

Wind reports within 10 miles562

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Grove on 67 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near River Grove

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 28, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Oak Brook 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from River Grove	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Oakbrook Terrace 10 hail reports · closest 6 mi from River Grove	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook 8 hail reports · closest 6 mi from River Grove	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 2026	2.00 in hen egg	La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from River Grove	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Des Plaines, Mt Prospect 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from River Grove	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard 5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from River Grove	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan River Grove

Of 67 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (18) and August (11).

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Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (9 mi from River Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (9 mi from River Grove)

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.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · La Grange (10 mi from River Grove)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (6 mi from River Grove)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from River Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Grove

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Villa Park 8 mi from River Grove	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 6 mi from River Grove	1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Broadview 5 mi from River Grove	1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Bensenville 5 mi from River Grove	2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF1	East Garfield Park 8 mi from River Grove	3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Ukrainian Village 7 mi from River Grove	1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024	EF0	Western Springs 8 mi from River Grove	7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Itasca 9 mi from River Grove	3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Elk Grove Village 7 mi from River Grove	0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Chicago O'Hare Airport 7 mi from River Grove	3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023	EF1	Villa Park 9 mi from River Grove	1.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021	EF0	Addison 7 mi from River Grove	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Grove

562 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Grove since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	North Riverside, Garfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Elk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	72 mph, a measured	Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Lakeview - Chicago 23 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	71 mph, a measured	Chicago Loop, Ohare Airport, Westchester 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Elmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Uptown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Archer Heights, La Grange, Garfield Park 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Stickney, Hillside, Portage Park 19 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Summit, Forest View, West Town 4 wind reports	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 River Grove; 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 River Grove.

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