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Hail history for Hickory Hills, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles470

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hickory Hills on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hickory Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hickory Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook
22 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hickory Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Hickory Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hickory Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hickory Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hickory Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hickory Hills		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 Hickory Hills by year

6062073080931061141221321451516317218419120212223524225526

When hail season peaks near Hickory Hills

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

Jan2Feb6Mar6Apr14May11Jun5Jul4Aug1Sep4Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hickory Hills

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (8 mi from Hickory Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (9 mi from Hickory Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (10 mi from Hickory Hills)

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Corwith (10 mi from Hickory Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported near 26th Street and Pulaski Road.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (9 mi from Hickory Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hickory Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
6 mi from Hickory Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
7 mi from Hickory Hills
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
2 mi from Hickory Hills		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
5 mi from Hickory Hills		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
6 mi from Hickory Hills		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
9 mi from Hickory Hills		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
10 mi from Hickory Hills		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
2 mi from Hickory Hills		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
6 mi from Hickory Hills		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
7 mi from Hickory Hills		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
6 mi from Hickory Hills		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
6 mi from Hickory Hills		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hickory Hills

470 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hickory Hills since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
18 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oak Forest
30 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
25 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
27 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Indian Head Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedBrighton Park, Chicago Midway Airport
2 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 Hickory Hills; 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 Hickory Hills.

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