Hail History

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Hail history for Evergreen Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles442

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Evergreen Park on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Evergreen Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Greater Grand Cross, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn
7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Evergreen Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Mc Cook, Brookfield
6 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Evergreen Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Evergreen Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Northerly Island
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Evergreen Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Evergreen Park

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

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Largest hail storms near Evergreen Park

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (9 mi from Evergreen 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.

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Claburn (8 mi from Evergreen Park)

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (8 mi from Evergreen Park)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (10 mi from Evergreen Park)

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

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Evergreen Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
10 mi from Evergreen Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
10 mi from Evergreen Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
9 mi from Evergreen Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
10 mi from Evergreen Park
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
8 mi from Evergreen Park		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
4 mi from Evergreen Park		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
7 mi from Evergreen Park		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
9 mi from Evergreen Park		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
10 mi from Evergreen Park		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
8 mi from Evergreen Park		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
3 mi from Evergreen Park		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
5 mi from Evergreen Park		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Evergreen Park

442 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Evergreen Park since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Oak Forest, South Chicago
18 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
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, South Chicago
7 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
38 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
29 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Bronzeville
3 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 Evergreen 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.

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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 Evergreen Park.

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