Hail History

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Hail history for Elmwood Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger50
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles587

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elmwood Park on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Elmwood Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Elmwood Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, La Grange Park
8 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Elmwood Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Elmwood Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Elmwood Park		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Elmwood Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, York Center
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Elmwood Park		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 Elmwood Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Elmwood Park

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and August (11).

Jan2Feb4Mar7Apr8May18Jun9Jul11Aug2Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Elmwood Park

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (8 mi from Elmwood Park)

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.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (10 mi from Elmwood Park)

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 (6 mi from Elmwood Park)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (10 mi from Elmwood Park)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (10 mi from Elmwood Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmwood Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
9 mi from Elmwood Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
7 mi from Elmwood Park		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from Elmwood Park		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
7 mi from Elmwood Park		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
6 mi from Elmwood Park		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
6 mi from Elmwood Park		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
8 mi from Elmwood Park		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
10 mi from Elmwood Park		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
8 mi from Elmwood Park		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
8 mi from Elmwood Park		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF0Addison
9 mi from Elmwood Park		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
7 mi from Elmwood Park		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elmwood Park

587 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elmwood Park since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Riverside, Brighton Park - Chicago, Midway Airport
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Lakeview - Chicago
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202671 mph, measuredChicago Loop, Navy Pier, Lakeview - Chicag
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, Elsdon, Archer Heights
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Lakeview, Hillside
25 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202663 mph, estimatedElsdon, Summit, Forest View
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany 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 Elmwood Park; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Elmwood Park.

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