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Hail history for Homer Glen, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Mar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles271

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homer Glen on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Homer Glen

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Homer Glen		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Joliet
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Homer Glen		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Ingalls Park, New Lenox, Chicagoland Speedway
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Homer Glen		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261 in
quarter		Romeoville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Homer Glen		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport, Orland Park
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Homer Glen		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20263 in
tea cup		Bolingbrook
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Homer Glen		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Homer Glen		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Romeoville, Lemont
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Homer Glen		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 Homer Glen by year

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When hail season peaks near Homer Glen

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and March (11).

1Jan2Feb11Mar7Apr12May11Jun7Jul3Aug3Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Homer Glen

Mar 10, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bolingbrook (8 mi from Homer Glen)

National Weather Service description (English): A handful of hail reports from along IL-53 in Bolingbrook ranged in size from 1 to 3 inches.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (8 mi from Homer Glen)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

Jun 10, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lockport (6 mi from Homer Glen)

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (10 mi from Homer Glen)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via broadcast media showed golf ball sized hail in northern Romeoville.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (8 mi from Homer Glen)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homer Glen

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
4 mi from Homer Glen
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
3 mi from Homer Glen
Jul 27, 2026EF?Romeoville
8 mi from Homer Glen
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
4 mi from Homer Glen
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
5 mi from Homer Glen
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
9 mi from Homer Glen		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Preston Heights
10 mi from Homer Glen		0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
7 mi from Homer Glen		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
5 mi from Homer Glen		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
8 mi from Homer Glen		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
9 mi from Homer Glen		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Lewis University Airport
9 mi from Homer Glen		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homer Glen

271 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homer Glen since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Lemont
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLemont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Forest, Palos Park
26 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202667 mph, measuredMokena, Romeoville, Homer Glen
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedBolingbrook, Palos Park, Romeoville
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedCrest Hill, Homer Glen, Joliet
17 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedChicagoland Speedway, Lewis University Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202560 mph, estimatedOak Forest
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 Homer Glen; 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 Homer Glen.

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