Hail History

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Hail history for Elmhurst, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 27, 2026
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles541

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elmhurst on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Elmhurst ranks #123 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Elmhurst

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Elmhurst		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
29 hail reports · closest near the center of Elmhurst		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Elmhurst		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Elmhurst		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Elmhurst		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Elmhurst		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 Elmhurst by year

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When hail season peaks near Elmhurst

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (12).

Jan1Feb7Mar10Apr7May12Jun12Jul11Aug1Sep1Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Elmhurst

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (7 mi from Elmhurst)

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

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 (9 mi from Elmhurst)

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

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (5 mi from Elmhurst)

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (9 mi from Elmhurst)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmhurst

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Wheaton
9 mi from Elmhurst
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
7 mi from Elmhurst
Jul 27, 2026EF?Wheaton
9 mi from Elmhurst
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
7 mi from Elmhurst
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
9 mi from Elmhurst
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
6 mi from Elmhurst		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
2 mi from Elmhurst		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
4 mi from Elmhurst		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from Elmhurst		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
5 mi from Elmhurst		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
6 mi from Elmhurst		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
7 mi from Elmhurst		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elmhurst

541 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elmhurst since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Lisle, Downers Grove
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Roselle
31 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Westchester, Itasca
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedCloverdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLa Grange
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head 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 Elmhurst; 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 Elmhurst.

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