Hail History

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Hail history for Lyons, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles576

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lyons on 59 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 Lyons

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20262.75 in
baseball		Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Downers Grove
19 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lyons		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Lyons		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lyons		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, York Center
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lyons		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lyons		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 Lyons by year

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When hail season peaks near Lyons

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (13).

Jan1Feb6Mar8Apr13May16Jun3Jul6Aug1Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lyons

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

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 (6 mi from Lyons)

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.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Clarendon Hills (7 mi from Lyons)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed baseball size hail near McIntosh Avenue and Burlington Avenue. Car windshields were broken.

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

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Darien (9 mi from Lyons)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of 1.75 hail was relayed via mPING.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lyons

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
7 mi from Lyons		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
10 mi from Lyons		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from Lyons		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
5 mi from Lyons		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
6 mi from Lyons		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
7 mi from Lyons		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Lyons		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
3 mi from Lyons		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
4 mi from Lyons		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Englewood
10 mi from Lyons		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
9 mi from Lyons		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
7 mi from Lyons		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lyons

576 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lyons since 2006, on 127 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Westmont, Auburn-Gresham
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202686 mph, estimatedBurr Ridge, Palisades, Beverly View
34 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Hickory Hills, Burbank
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202664 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
20 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
22 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
7 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 Lyons; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lyons.

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