Hail History

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Hail history for Countryside, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger44
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles512

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Countryside 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.

Recent hail near Countryside

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Countryside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
26 hail reports · closest near the center of Countryside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
12 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Countryside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Countryside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, Woodridge, La Grange
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Countryside		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Countryside		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Lombard, York Center
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Countryside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Countryside		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 Countryside by year

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When hail season peaks near Countryside

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (15).

Jan1Feb7Mar9Apr15May15Jun5Jul9Aug1Sep4Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Countryside

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (5 mi from Countryside)

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.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (10 mi from Countryside)

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.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (6 mi from Countryside)

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 (6 mi from Countryside)

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

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Countryside

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
9 mi from Countryside
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
7 mi from Countryside
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
4 mi from Countryside		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
10 mi from Countryside		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
9 mi from Countryside		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
6 mi from Countryside		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
2 mi from Countryside		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
9 mi from Countryside		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
2 mi from Countryside		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
7 mi from Countryside		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
7 mi from Countryside		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
4 mi from Countryside		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Countryside

512 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Countryside since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Westmont
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace
29 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Clearing
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
4 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, Flowerfield
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 Countryside; 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 Countryside.

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