Hail History

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Hail history for Berwyn, 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 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger45
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles611

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Berwyn on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Berwyn ranks #138 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Berwyn

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg
Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Berwyn
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg
Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
14 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Berwyn
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg
Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Berwyn
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg
La Grange, Forest Park, Northerly Island
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Berwyn
NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Elmhurst, Franklin Park, York Center
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Berwyn
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter
Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Berwyn
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 Berwyn by year

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When hail season peaks near Berwyn

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (10).

Jan1Feb6Mar8Apr10May18Jun6Jul7Aug2Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Berwyn

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (5 mi from Berwyn)

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 in (hen egg) · La Grange (6 mi from Berwyn)

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 (1 mi from Berwyn)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clarendon Hills (10 mi from Berwyn)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (8 mi from Berwyn)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Berwyn

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
10 mi from Berwyn
8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
10 mi from Berwyn
0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from Berwyn
1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
8 mi from Berwyn
2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
7 mi from Berwyn
3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
5 mi from Berwyn
3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
6 mi from Berwyn
1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Berwyn
7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
5 mi from Berwyn
8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
10 mi from Berwyn
0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
9 mi from Berwyn
8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Westmont
10 mi from Berwyn
1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Berwyn

611 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Berwyn since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Auburn-Gresham, Clarendon Hills
12 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Lakeview - Chicago
21 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Burbank
10 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
19 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Burbank, Hillside
32 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park, Northerly Island
2 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 Berwyn; 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 Berwyn.

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