Hail History

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Hail history for Norridge, 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 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger54
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles553

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norridge on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Norridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		La Grange Park, Villa Park, Elmhurst
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Norridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, La Grange Park, Westchester
4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Norridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest Park, Garfield Park
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Norridge		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Norridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Ravenswood
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Norridge		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 Norridge by year

606207508309210411312413214215216417118419320321222323424225326

When hail season peaks near Norridge

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and August (10).

Jan3Feb3Mar8Apr7May20Jun9Jul10Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Norridge

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

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 (10 mi from Norridge)

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 (7 mi from Norridge)

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (9 mi from Norridge)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
9 mi from Norridge		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Norridge		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
7 mi from Norridge		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
5 mi from Norridge		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
9 mi from Norridge		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Norridge		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
9 mi from Norridge		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
6 mi from Norridge		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
5 mi from Norridge		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF0Addison
8 mi from Norridge		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
6 mi from Norridge		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF0Berwyn
8 mi from Norridge		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norridge

553 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norridge since 2006, on 126 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Riverside, Garfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi
3 wind reports		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
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202664 mph, measuredLakeview - Chicag, Ohare Airport, Westchester
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedGarfield Park, Ravenswood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202678 mph, measuredLakeview, Portage Park, Lincoln Park
17 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Town, Lakeview
2 wind reports		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 Norridge; 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 Norridge.

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