Hail History

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Hail history for Frankfort, 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 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles25
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles202

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frankfort on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Frankfort

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Frankfort
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Frankfort		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Ingalls Park, New Lenox, Chicagoland Speedway
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Frankfort		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Frankfort		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Frankfort		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Frankfort		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 by year

60630710810921051141241321411516317182191202122123324225326

When hail season peaks near Frankfort

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (10).

1Jan2Feb4Mar4Apr12May10Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Frankfort

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (6 mi from Frankfort)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (10 mi from Frankfort)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (8 mi from Frankfort)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (3 mi from Frankfort)

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manhattan (9 mi from Frankfort)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frankfort

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Frankfort
5 mi from Frankfort
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
7 mi from Frankfort
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
6 mi from Frankfort
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
9 mi from Frankfort
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
5 mi from Frankfort		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
3 mi from Frankfort		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
3 mi from Frankfort		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
3 mi from Frankfort		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
8 mi from Frankfort		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Flossmoor
9 mi from Frankfort		5.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
9 mi from Frankfort		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Manhattan
8 mi from Frankfort		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frankfort

202 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frankfort since 2006, on 62 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
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, measuredOak Forest, Homer Glen, Frankfort
30 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
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedChicagoland Speedway
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202560 mph, estimatedOak Forest
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202570 mph, measuredAlpine, New Lenox
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedManhattan, Oak Forest, Monee
8 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; 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.

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