Hail History

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Hail history for La Grange, 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 200667
Days with hail 1 inch or larger44
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles537

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Grange on 67 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near La Grange

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from La Grange		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
24 hail reports · closest 1 mi from La Grange		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
12 hail reports · closest 1 mi from La Grange		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from La Grange		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from La Grange		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from La Grange		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from La Grange		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 La Grange by year

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When hail season peaks near La Grange

Of the 67 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (14).

Jan1Feb6Mar8Apr14May16Jun6Jul9Aug1Sep3Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near La Grange

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (6 mi from La Grange)

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 (9 mi from La Grange)

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 La Grange)

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 (6 mi from La Grange)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (5 mi from La Grange)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Grange

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
8 mi from La Grange
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
6 mi from La Grange		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from La Grange		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from La Grange		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
4 mi from La Grange		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
9 mi from La Grange		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
10 mi from La Grange		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
1 mi from La Grange		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
7 mi from La Grange		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
7 mi from La Grange		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
5 mi from La Grange		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
4 mi from La Grange		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Grange

537 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Grange since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Westmont
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace
29 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Clearing
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
4 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, Flowerfield
5 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 La Grange; 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 La Grange.

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