Hail History

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Hail history for Hillside, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger45
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles515

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillside on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Hillside

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Hillside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
26 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hillside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
11 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hillside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hillside		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hillside		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hillside		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 Hillside by year

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When hail season peaks near Hillside

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (11).

Jan1Feb7Mar9Apr9May14Jun10Jul11Aug1Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hillside

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (9 mi from Hillside)

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

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (7 mi from Hillside)

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Austin (10 mi from Hillside)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter shattered thousands of glass panes at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Clean up costs were estimated at $2 million while repair and replacement costs were estimated at $15 million.

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (6 mi from Hillside)

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

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (4 mi from Hillside)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillside

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Hillside
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Hillside
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
9 mi from Hillside
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
8 mi from Hillside		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
4 mi from Hillside		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Hillside		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
2 mi from Hillside		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Hillside		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
9 mi from Hillside		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
4 mi from Hillside		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
8 mi from Hillside		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
6 mi from Hillside		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillside

515 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillside since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Lisle, Downers Grove
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Wheaton
28 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 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, La Grange, Garfield Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSummit, Forest View
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
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 Hillside; 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 Hillside.

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