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Hail history for Bolingbrook, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles396

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bolingbrook on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Bolingbrook ranks #93 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bolingbrook

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Naperville
4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Bolingbrook		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
15 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bolingbrook		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook Clow Airport
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bolingbrook		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Bolingbrook Clow Airport, Lockport
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bolingbrook		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, Woodridge, Bolingbrook
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bolingbrook		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Naperville, Woodridge
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bolingbrook		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Romeoville, Lemont
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bolingbrook		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 Bolingbrook by year

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When hail season peaks near Bolingbrook

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).

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Largest hail storms near Bolingbrook

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (6 mi from Bolingbrook)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous hail reports came out of southeastern DuPage County, mostly in the vicinity of Woodridge and Darien. Sizes ranged from 1 to 4 inches in diameter, though most of the reports were greater than 2.5 inches. Three separate reports of 4 inch hail were received out of this area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (5 mi from Bolingbrook)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

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

Sep 11, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Plainfield Clow Airport (5 mi from Bolingbrook)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to two inches in diameter was reported near 95th Street and Naperville-Plainfield Road via social media. One inch hail was reported on Winners Cup Court by a trained spotter.

Jun 10, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lockport (8 mi from Bolingbrook)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bolingbrook

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Romeoville
5 mi from Bolingbrook
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
9 mi from Bolingbrook
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
7 mi from Bolingbrook
Jun 11, 2026EF0Naperville
5 mi from Bolingbrook		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Tamarack
10 mi from Bolingbrook		8.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
9 mi from Bolingbrook		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
8 mi from Bolingbrook		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
9 mi from Bolingbrook		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Tamarack
10 mi from Bolingbrook		1.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Naperville
8 mi from Bolingbrook		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Aurora
8 mi from Bolingbrook		0.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Naperville
8 mi from Bolingbrook		4.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bolingbrook

396 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bolingbrook since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 88 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202688 mph, measuredPlainfield, Lemont, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
26 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLemont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Homer Glen, Darien
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202652 mph, measuredNaperville, Plainfield, Romeoville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedNaperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202670 mph, measuredPlainfield, Homer Glen, Lockport
20 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, measuredLewis University Airport, Indian Head Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202560 mph, estimatedButterfield, Downers Grove, Darien
4 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 Bolingbrook; 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 Bolingbrook.

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