Hail History

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Hail history for Midlothian, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles364

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Midlothian on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Midlothian

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Oak Forest
8 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Midlothian		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Midlothian		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Midlothian		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Midlothian		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Midlothian		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 Midlothian by year

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When hail season peaks near Midlothian

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

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Largest hail storms near Midlothian

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Claburn (8 mi from Midlothian)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell resulting in minor roof and tree damage. The hail also broke house windows.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (5 mi from Midlothian)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (2 mi from Midlothian)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (4 mi from Midlothian)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (1 mi from Midlothian)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Midlothian

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
7 mi from Midlothian
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
10 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
7 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
4 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
3 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
9 mi from Midlothian
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
4 mi from Midlothian
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
10 mi from Midlothian		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
4 mi from Midlothian		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
9 mi from Midlothian		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Midlothian

364 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Midlothian since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
25 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oak Forest, Palos Park
32 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Midway Airport, Homer Glen
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
20 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 Midlothian; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Midlothian.

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