Hail History

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Hail history for Hazel Crest, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles27
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles347

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hazel Crest on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hazel Crest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Park Forest
8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hazel Crest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hazel Crest		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hazel Crest		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 Hazel Crest by year

60620710820921071141241331421516317183191202122123324125226

When hail season peaks near Hazel Crest

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).

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Largest hail storms near Hazel Crest

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Claburn (9 mi from Hazel Crest)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell resulting in minor roof and tree damage. The hail also broke house windows.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (2 mi from Hazel Crest)

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 Hazel Crest)

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 (4 mi from Hazel Crest)

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 (5 mi from Hazel Crest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hazel Crest

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
3 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
9 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
1 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
2 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Hazel Crest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
1 mi from Hazel Crest
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
8 mi from Hazel Crest		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
8 mi from Hazel Crest		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
8 mi from Hazel Crest		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
8 mi from Hazel Crest		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hazel Crest

347 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hazel Crest since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Crete, Flossmoor
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, 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, Frankfort
42 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, Dyer
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Morgan Park, West Roseland
3 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 Hazel Crest; 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 Hazel Crest.

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