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Hail history for Winnetka, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020

Ane haili ijiin 200635

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon26

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

Wind reports within 10 miles198

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winnetka on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Winnetka

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	West Ridge - Chica 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Winnetka	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Des Plaines 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Winnetka	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 35 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).

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Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (10 mi from Winnetka)

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

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (4 mi from Winnetka)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (10 mi from Winnetka)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (7 mi from Winnetka)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.

Jun 19, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Avondale (9 mi from Winnetka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winnetka

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 10, 2020	EF1	Lincolnwood 7 mi from Winnetka	3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winnetka

198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winnetka since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Edgewater - Chica 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	59 mph, a measured	North Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch, West Ridge - Chica 11 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	61 mph, a measured	Prospect Heights, Des Plaines, Evanston 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	damage a reported	Rogers Park - Chic 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Uptown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Ravenswood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Glenview 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Glenview 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Jefferson Park, Edgewater, Des Plaines 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2025	64 mph, a measured	Highland 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 Winnetka; 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 Winnetka.

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