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Hail history for Franklin Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 5, 2010
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles516

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin Park on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Franklin Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Franklin Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Oakbrook Terrace
10 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Franklin Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest Park, Garfield Park
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Franklin Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Franklin 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 Franklin Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Franklin Park

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and August (10).

Jan2Feb4Mar9Apr7May18Jun9Jul10Aug1Sep1Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Franklin Park

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (8 mi from Franklin Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

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

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (8 mi from Franklin Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (8 mi from Franklin Park)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (8 mi from Franklin Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
7 mi from Franklin Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
4 mi from Franklin Park		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from Franklin Park		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
4 mi from Franklin Park		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
10 mi from Franklin Park		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
9 mi from Franklin Park		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
8 mi from Franklin Park		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
8 mi from Franklin Park		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
6 mi from Franklin Park		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
5 mi from Franklin Park		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Villa Park
8 mi from Franklin Park		1.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Westmont
10 mi from Franklin Park		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin Park

516 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin Park since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Riverside, Garfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Humboldt Park - C, Mount Prospect
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, North Park - Chicago
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Westchester, Itasca
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedGarfield Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, measuredFlowerfield, Garfield Park, Ukrainian Village
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedBucktown
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 Franklin 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 Franklin Park.

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