Hail History

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Hail history for Bellwood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger44
Tornadoes within 10 miles28
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles553

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bellwood on 64 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 Bellwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bellwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
24 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bellwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
11 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bellwood		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bellwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bellwood		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 Bellwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Bellwood

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (10).

Jan2Feb7Mar9Apr9May14Jun9Jul10Aug1Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bellwood

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (10 mi from Bellwood)

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.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (8 mi from Bellwood)

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (6 mi from Bellwood)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (6 mi from Bellwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (5 mi from Bellwood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bellwood

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
10 mi from Bellwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
10 mi from Bellwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
9 mi from Bellwood
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
9 mi from Bellwood		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
5 mi from Bellwood		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Bellwood		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
1 mi from Bellwood		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Bellwood		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
9 mi from Bellwood		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
9 mi from Bellwood		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
9 mi from Bellwood		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Bellwood		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bellwood

553 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bellwood since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville
26 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Ohare Airport, Westchester
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, Archer Heights, La Grange
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		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 Bellwood; 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 Bellwood.

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