Hail History

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Hail history for Evanston, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles301

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Evanston on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Evanston ranks #322 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Evanston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Evanston		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Evanston		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Ravenswood
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Evanston		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 Evanston by year

3061074082091104112124132141152163171841922021222323224225126

When hail season peaks near Evanston

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (8).

Jan2FebMar6Apr8May12Jun6Jul7Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Evanston

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (1 mi from Evanston)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cragin (8 mi from Evanston)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Logan Square.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (6 mi from Evanston)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (7 mi from Evanston)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (6 mi from Evanston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Evanston

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
10 mi from Evanston		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
3 mi from Evanston		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Evanston

301 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Evanston since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPortage Park - Chi
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedEdgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202663 mph, measuredLakeview - Chicago, North Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202671 mph, measuredChicago Loop, Lakeview - Chicag, Montrose Harbor
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedRogers Park - Chic
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRavenswood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202678 mph, measuredLakeview, Portage Park, Lincoln Park
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLakeview
1 wind report		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 Evanston; 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 Evanston.

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