Hail History

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Hail history for Morton Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles425

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morton Grove on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Morton Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Morton Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Morton Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Morton Grove		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Franklin Park, Ravenswood
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Morton Grove		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 Morton Grove by year

5061074082091105111124132142152164171841942021222323324225226

When hail season peaks near Morton Grove

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and April (8).

Jan2Feb1Mar8Apr7May16Jun7Jul8Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Morton Grove

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (7 mi from Morton Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (5 mi from Morton Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cragin (9 mi from Morton Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Logan Square.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (6 mi from Morton Grove)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (6 mi from Morton Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morton Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
10 mi from Morton Grove		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
9 mi from Morton Grove		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
9 mi from Morton Grove		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
7 mi from Morton Grove		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
4 mi from Morton Grove		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
9 mi from Morton Grove		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morton Grove

425 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morton Grove since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPortage Park - Chi
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedEdgewater - Chica, Mount Prospect
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredBensenville, Lakeview - Chicago, North Park - Chicago
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Montrose Harbor
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202653 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Rogers Park - Chic
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRavenswood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedPortage Park, Uptown, Edgewater
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLakeview
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 Morton Grove; 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 Morton Grove.

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