Hail History

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Hail history for Glenview, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles354

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glenview on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Glenview ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Glenview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Glenview		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Glenview		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Glenview		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Ravenswood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Glenview		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 Glenview by year

406107408209110411112313214115116417181932021222323324225226

When hail season peaks near Glenview

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and April (8).

Jan2FebMar8Apr6May10Jun6Jul8Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Glenview

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (7 mi from Glenview)

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

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (5 mi from Glenview)

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

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (6 mi from Glenview)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (8 mi from Glenview)

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 (4 mi from Glenview)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glenview

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
10 mi from Glenview		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
9 mi from Glenview		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
7 mi from Glenview		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
5 mi from Glenview		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
8 mi from Glenview		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glenview

354 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glenview since 2006, on 101 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, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202659 mph, measuredNorth Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch, Belmont-Cragin
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Wheeling
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202653 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Rogers Park - Chic
2 wind reports		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, 202675 mph, estimatedPortage Park, Uptown, Edgewater
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredChicago O'Hare Airport
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 Glenview; 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 Glenview.

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