Hail History

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Hail history for Burnham, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles333

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burnham on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Burnham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Greater Grand Cross, Merrionette Park, Oak Forest
5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Burnham		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Burnham		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Crestwood, Highland
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Burnham		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 Burnham by year

306307108109310311212613214115162171811922021222322425326

When hail season peaks near Burnham

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

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Largest hail storms near Burnham

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (2 mi from Burnham)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (8 mi from Burnham)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (10 mi from Burnham)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (7 mi from Burnham)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Jun 30, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvey (5 mi from Burnham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burnham

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
8 mi from Burnham
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Burnham
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Burnham
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Burnham
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
7 mi from Burnham
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Burnham
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Burnham
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
8 mi from Burnham		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
8 mi from Burnham		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
9 mi from Burnham		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
10 mi from Burnham		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Flossmoor
10 mi from Burnham		5.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burnham

333 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burnham since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor, Hammond
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202699 mph, measuredGary Airport, Munster, South Chicago
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredEast Chicago, Country Club Hills, Markham
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, South Chicago, Dyer
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Evergreen Park, Calumet City
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
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 Burnham; 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 Burnham.

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