Hail History

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Hail history for Chicago Ridge, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 30, 2026
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles439

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chicago Ridge on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 30, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Chicago Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Willowbrook, La Grange Park
12 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Chicago Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Mc Cook, Brookfield
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Chicago Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Chicago Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chicago Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chicago Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Chicago Ridge		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 Chicago Ridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Chicago Ridge

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

1Jan2Feb7Mar5Apr12May11Jun4Jul2Aug1Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Chicago Ridge

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (9 mi from Chicago Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (6 mi from Chicago Ridge)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (7 mi from Chicago Ridge)

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (8 mi from Chicago Ridge)

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 (10 mi from Chicago Ridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chicago Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
7 mi from Chicago Ridge
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
6 mi from Chicago Ridge
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
10 mi from Chicago Ridge
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
5 mi from Chicago Ridge		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
2 mi from Chicago Ridge		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
4 mi from Chicago Ridge		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
7 mi from Chicago Ridge		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
9 mi from Chicago Ridge		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
5 mi from Chicago Ridge		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
6 mi from Chicago Ridge		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
10 mi from Chicago Ridge		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
6 mi from Chicago Ridge		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chicago Ridge

439 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chicago Ridge since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Oak Forest, Palos Park
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oak Forest, Palos Park
30 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Homer Glen
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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
30 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
29 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, Indian Head Park
3 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 Chicago Ridge; 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 Chicago Ridge.

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