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Hail history for Harvey, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles403

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harvey on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Harvey ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Harvey

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Park Forest, Oak Forest
8 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Harvey		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Crestwood
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Harvey		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Harvey		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Harvey		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 Harvey by year

50630710820931071141261331421516417184192202122123224225226

When hail season peaks near Harvey

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (12).

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Largest hail storms near Harvey

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (7 mi from Harvey)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (4 mi from Harvey)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (10 mi from Harvey)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (5 mi from Harvey)

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 (7 mi from Harvey)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harvey

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
4 mi from Harvey
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Harvey
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Harvey
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
2 mi from Harvey
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
2 mi from Harvey
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Harvey
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
2 mi from Harvey
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
7 mi from Harvey		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
8 mi from Harvey		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
8 mi from Harvey		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
6 mi from Harvey		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Flossmoor
6 mi from Harvey		5.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harvey

403 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harvey since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Feb 28, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor, Hammond
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202676 mph, measuredMunster, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, measuredOak Forest, Palos Park, Richton Park
35 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Tinley Park, South Chicago
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
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 Harvey; 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 Harvey.

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