Hail History

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Hail history for Bridgeview, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles500

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bridgeview on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Bridgeview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20262.75 in
baseball		Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Oak Brook
15 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bridgeview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bridgeview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Bridgeview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bridgeview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bridgeview		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 Bridgeview by year

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When hail season peaks near Bridgeview

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).

Jan2Feb6Mar5Apr12May13Jun3Jul5Aug1Sep3Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bridgeview

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (9 mi from Bridgeview)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (8 mi from Bridgeview)

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 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Clarendon Hills (8 mi from Bridgeview)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed baseball size hail near McIntosh Avenue and Burlington Avenue. Car windshields were broken.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (10 mi from Bridgeview)

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.

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bridgeview

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF0Orland Park
8 mi from Bridgeview		2.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
4 mi from Bridgeview		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
6 mi from Bridgeview		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
7 mi from Bridgeview		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
9 mi from Bridgeview		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
3 mi from Bridgeview		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
5 mi from Bridgeview		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
6 mi from Bridgeview		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
4 mi from Bridgeview		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Englewood
9 mi from Bridgeview		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
6 mi from Bridgeview		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
6 mi from Bridgeview		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bridgeview

500 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bridgeview since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Palos Park, Crestwood
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202686 mph, estimatedBurr Ridge, Palisades, Orland Park
32 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Hickory Hills, Burbank
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
31 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
28 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Garfield Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedBrighton Park, Chicago Midway Airport
2 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 Bridgeview; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Bridgeview.

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