Hail History

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Hail history for Frankfort Square, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles255

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frankfort Square on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Frankfort Square

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Frankfort
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Frankfort Square		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		New Lenox
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Frankfort Square		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Frankfort Square		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Frankfort Square		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Frankfort Square		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 Frankfort Square by year

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When hail season peaks near Frankfort Square

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (12).

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Largest hail storms near Frankfort Square

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (8 mi from Frankfort Square)

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 (7 mi from Frankfort Square)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (6 mi from Frankfort Square)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (4 mi from Frankfort Square)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (10 mi from Frankfort Square)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frankfort Square

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Frankfort
7 mi from Frankfort Square
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
8 mi from Frankfort Square
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
7 mi from Frankfort Square
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
9 mi from Frankfort Square
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Frankfort Square
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
8 mi from Frankfort Square
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
8 mi from Frankfort Square
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
8 mi from Frankfort Square
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
8 mi from Frankfort Square		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
2 mi from Frankfort Square		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
9 mi from Frankfort Square		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
5 mi from Frankfort Square		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frankfort Square

255 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frankfort Square since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Flossmoor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Oak Forest
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, measuredOak Forest, Palos Park, Homer Glen
43 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202667 mph, measuredMokena, Homer Glen, Tinley Park
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Park, Tinley Park
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202564 mph, estimatedMarkham, Oak Forest
2 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 Frankfort Square; 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 Frankfort Square.

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