Hail History

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Hail history for Northfield, 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 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles259

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northfield on 38 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 Northfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Ridge - Chica
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Northfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Northfield		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Northfield		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 Northfield by year

406107408209110311112313214115116417181922021122223324125226

When hail season peaks near Northfield

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (8).

Jan2FebMar8Apr5May8Jun4Jul8Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Northfield

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (8 mi from Northfield)

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 Northfield)

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

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (8 mi from Northfield)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (6 mi from Northfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.

Jun 19, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Avondale (9 mi from Northfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
9 mi from Northfield		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
7 mi from Northfield		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
9 mi from Northfield		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northfield

259 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northfield since 2006, on 82 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 reportedMount Prospect
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202659 mph, measuredNorth Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch, West Ridge - Chica
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredProspect Heights, Wheeling, Arlington Heights
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedRogers Park - Chic
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedEdgewater, Mt Prospect, Wheeling
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedMt Prospect, Glenview
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202563 mph, estimatedJefferson Park, Edgewater, Des Plaines
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202564 mph, measuredHighland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedNorwood Park, Portage Park, Edgewater
6 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 Northfield; 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 Northfield.

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