Hail History

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Hail history for Melrose Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200660
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles562

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Melrose Park on 60 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Melrose Park ranks #153 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Melrose Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Melrose Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook
17 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Melrose Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Melrose Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Melrose Park		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Melrose Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Melrose Park		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 Melrose Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Melrose Park

Of the 60 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and August (10).

Jan2Feb4Mar8Apr8May16Jun8Jul10Aug1Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Melrose Park

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (9 mi from Melrose Park)

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 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (10 mi from Melrose Park)

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (8 mi from Melrose Park)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (5 mi from Melrose Park)

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 (7 mi from Melrose Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Melrose Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
6 mi from Melrose Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Melrose Park		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
3 mi from Melrose Park		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Melrose Park		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
8 mi from Melrose Park		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Melrose Park		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
6 mi from Melrose Park		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
10 mi from Melrose Park		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
9 mi from Melrose Park		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
9 mi from Melrose Park		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
8 mi from Melrose Park		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
8 mi from Melrose Park		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Melrose Park

562 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Melrose Park since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Ohare Airport, Westchester
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, Archer Heights, Brighton Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany 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 Melrose Park; 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 Melrose Park.

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