Hail History

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Hail history for Niles, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles476

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niles on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Niles ranks #155 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Niles

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Niles		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Niles		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest Park, Garfield Park
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Niles		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Niles		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Franklin Park, Ravenswood
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Niles		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 Niles by year

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When hail season peaks near Niles

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and August (10).

Jan2Feb2Mar8Apr8May17Jun8Jul10Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Niles

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (6 mi from Niles)

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 (6 mi from Niles)

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 (8 mi from Niles)

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 (5 mi from Niles)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (5 mi from Niles)

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 Niles

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
8 mi from Niles		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
7 mi from Niles		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
10 mi from Niles		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
7 mi from Niles		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
5 mi from Niles		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
4 mi from Niles		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
8 mi from Niles		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niles

476 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niles since 2006, on 116 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 reportedElk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
5 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, 202664 mph, measuredLakeview - Chicag, Ohare Airport, Prospect Heights
10 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, 202678 mph, measuredLakeview, Portage Park, Uptown
13 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 Niles; 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 Niles.

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