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Hail history for Justice, 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 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles485

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Justice on 62 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 Justice

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Justice		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
24 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Justice		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Justice		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Justice		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Justice		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Justice		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Justice		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 Justice by year

606307508109310611512313214515163172184191201212223524225526

When hail season peaks near Justice

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (13).

Jan2Feb6Mar6Apr14May13Jun6Jul7Aug1Sep4Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Justice

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (7 mi from Justice)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (10 mi from Justice)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs was reported near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged including at least 130 police cars that suffered broken windshields and smashed rooftop lights.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (8 mi from Justice)

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 (9 mi from Justice)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (7 mi from Justice)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Justice

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
7 mi from Justice
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Justice
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
10 mi from Justice
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
2 mi from Justice		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
6 mi from Justice		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
7 mi from Justice		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
8 mi from Justice		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
1 mi from Justice		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
7 mi from Justice		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Justice		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
6 mi from Justice		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
10 mi from Justice		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Justice

485 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Justice since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Westmont
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oak Forest
28 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
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
24 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
26 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

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 Justice; 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 Justice.

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