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Hail history for Oak Forest, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles25
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles349

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Forest on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Oak Forest ranks #248 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Oak Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Park Forest
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Oak Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Oak Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Oak Forest		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oak Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Oak Forest		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 Oak Forest by year

60620720810921061141241331421516417184191202122123324325226

When hail season peaks near Oak Forest

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).

1Jan2Feb5Mar5Apr13May12Jun3Jul4Aug2Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oak Forest

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (5 mi from Oak Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (1 mi from Oak Forest)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (2 mi from Oak Forest)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (9 mi from Oak Forest)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (3 mi from Oak Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
9 mi from Oak Forest
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
6 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
9 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
6 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
4 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
4 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Oak Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
4 mi from Oak Forest
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
5 mi from Oak Forest		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
8 mi from Oak Forest		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Forest

349 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Forest since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Flossmoor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Oak Lawn
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oak Forest, Palos Park
40 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Mokena, Midway Airport
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
19 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 Oak Forest; 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 Oak Forest.

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