Hail History

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Hail history for New Lenox, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 10, 2015
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles210

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Lenox on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

New Lenox ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near New Lenox

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Mokena, Homer Glen, Frankfort
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from New Lenox		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Rockdale, Joliet
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from New Lenox		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rockdale, Ingalls Park, New Lenox
7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from New Lenox		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport, Orland Park
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from New Lenox		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 20251 in
quarter		Preston Heights
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from New Lenox		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from New Lenox		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 New Lenox by year

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When hail season peaks near New Lenox

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near New Lenox

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (10 mi from New Lenox)

Jun 10, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lockport (7 mi from New Lenox)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (5 mi from New Lenox)

Oct 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Joliet (5 mi from New Lenox)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported on the east side of Joliet.

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manhattan (6 mi from New Lenox)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Lenox

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Frankfort
7 mi from New Lenox
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
3 mi from New Lenox
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
5 mi from New Lenox
Mar 19, 2025EF0Preston Heights
5 mi from New Lenox		0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
1 mi from New Lenox		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
9 mi from New Lenox		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
4 mi from New Lenox		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
9 mi from New Lenox		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Manhattan
4 mi from New Lenox		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Lewis University Airport
10 mi from New Lenox		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 20, 2018EF0Manhattan
6 mi from New Lenox		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF0Manhattan
9 mi from New Lenox		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Lenox

210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Lenox since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202660 mph, measuredHomer Glen, Frankfort, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202660 mph, estimatedPreston Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202667 mph, measuredMokena, Rockdale, Homer Glen
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedIdylside, Crest Hill, Homer Glen
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedChicagoland Speedway, Lewis University Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedSouth Lockport, Lockport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202558 mph, estimatedCrystal Lawns
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 New Lenox; 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 New Lenox.

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