Hail History

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Hail history for Stickney, 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 200661
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon47
Tornado ijiin 10 mile17
Wind reports within 10 miles588

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stickney on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Stickney

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Stickney		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
16 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Stickney		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262.00 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Northerly Island
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Stickney		NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Stickney

Of 61 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Stickney

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (4 mi from Stickney)

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 (5 mi from Stickney)

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 (1 mi from Stickney)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Clarendon Hills (9 mi from Stickney)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from Stickney)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stickney

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
8 mi from Stickney		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from Stickney		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Stickney		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
5 mi from Stickney		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
6 mi from Stickney		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
7 mi from Stickney		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Stickney		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
3 mi from Stickney		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Englewood
9 mi from Stickney		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
9 mi from Stickney		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
8 mi from Stickney		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Westmont
10 mi from Stickney		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stickney

588 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stickney since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, a measuredOak Lawn, Auburn-Gresham, Clarendon Hills
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, a measuredMidway Airport, Burr Ridge, Oak Lawn
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, a measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Burbank
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, a estimatElmhurst
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, a estimatEvergreen Park, Washington Heights
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, a measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
25 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, a estimatStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
32 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, a measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, a measuredIndian Head Park, Northerly Island
2 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 Stickney; 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 Stickney.

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