Hail History

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Hail history for Alsip, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles404

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alsip on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Alsip

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Greater Grand Cross, Oak Forest
8 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Alsip		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261 in
quarter		Elsdon
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Alsip		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Alsip		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Alsip		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Alsip		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 Alsip by year

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When hail season peaks near Alsip

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (9).

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Largest hail storms near Alsip

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Claburn (9 mi from Alsip)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell resulting in minor roof and tree damage. The hail also broke house windows.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (8 mi from Alsip)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (4 mi from Alsip)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (6 mi from Alsip)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (3 mi from Alsip)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alsip

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
10 mi from Alsip
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Alsip
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
6 mi from Alsip
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Alsip
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
7 mi from Alsip
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Alsip
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
7 mi from Alsip		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
1 mi from Alsip		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
4 mi from Alsip		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
5 mi from Alsip		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Flossmoor
9 mi from Alsip		5.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
6 mi from Alsip		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alsip

404 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alsip since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Oak Forest, Palos Park
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oak Forest, Palos Park
27 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Homer Glen
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
30 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
24 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Homewood
7 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 Alsip; 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 Alsip.

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