Hail History

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Hail history for Crestwood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles386

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crestwood on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Crestwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Oak Forest
8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Crestwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Crestwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Crestwood		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Crestwood		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 Crestwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Crestwood

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

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Largest hail storms near Crestwood

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Claburn (9 mi from Crestwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell resulting in minor roof and tree damage. The hail also broke house windows.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (7 mi from Crestwood)

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (2 mi from Crestwood)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (4 mi from Crestwood)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (2 mi from Crestwood)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crestwood

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
8 mi from Crestwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Crestwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
6 mi from Crestwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Crestwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
5 mi from Crestwood
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Crestwood
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
8 mi from Crestwood		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
2 mi from Crestwood		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
3 mi from Crestwood		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
3 mi from Crestwood		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Flossmoor
8 mi from Crestwood		5.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
5 mi from Crestwood		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crestwood

386 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crestwood since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
21 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
31 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Homer Glen
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
22 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
23 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Homewood, Mt Greenwood
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 Crestwood; 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 Crestwood.

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