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Hail history for Broadview, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles599

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Broadview on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Broadview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20262.75 in
baseball		Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Downers Grove
21 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Broadview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
11 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Broadview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Broadview		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Broadview		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 Broadview by year

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When hail season peaks near Broadview

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and April (9).

Jan2Feb4Mar9Apr9May16Jun7Jul7Aug1Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Broadview

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

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 Broadview)

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 (7 mi from Broadview)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (4 mi from Broadview)

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

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (8 mi from Broadview)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Broadview

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF0Downers Grove
10 mi from Broadview		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
7 mi from Broadview		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
8 mi from Broadview		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
1 mi from Broadview		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
8 mi from Broadview		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
8 mi from Broadview		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
8 mi from Broadview		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Broadview		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
4 mi from Broadview		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
8 mi from Broadview		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
8 mi from Broadview		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
9 mi from Broadview		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Broadview

599 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Broadview since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202681 mph, estimatedBurr Ridge, Burbank, Chicago Midway Airport
37 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Burbank, West Lawn
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202664 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, West Lawn, Elsdon
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Burbank, Hillside
17 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
5 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 Broadview; 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 Broadview.

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