Hail History

Home › Illinois › Cook County › Lincolnwood

Hail history for Lincolnwood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles417

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincolnwood on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Lincolnwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Lincolnwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest Park, Garfield Park, West Town
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lincolnwood		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lincolnwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Franklin Park, Ravenswood
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lincolnwood		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lincolnwood by year

5061075083091104112124131141152163171841942021222323224225226

When hail season peaks near Lincolnwood

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and August (8).

Jan2Feb2Mar5Apr6May17Jun7Jul8Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lincolnwood

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

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 Lincolnwood)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cragin (6 mi from Lincolnwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Logan Square.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (9 mi from Lincolnwood)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (4 mi from Lincolnwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincolnwood

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
9 mi from Lincolnwood		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Lincolnwood		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
9 mi from Lincolnwood		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
0 mi from Lincolnwood		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF0Berwyn
9 mi from Lincolnwood		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincolnwood

417 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincolnwood since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedGarfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedEdgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202663 mph, measuredLakeview - Chicago, North Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202671 mph, measuredChicago Loop, Navy Pier, Lakeview - Chicag
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202653 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Rogers Park - Chic
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedGarfield Park, Ravenswood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202678 mph, measuredLakeview, Portage Park, Lincoln Park
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Town, Near West Side, Lakeview
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany 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 Lincolnwood; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lincolnwood.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Lincolnwood's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Lincolnwood with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →