Hail History

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Hail history for Oak Lawn, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles460

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Lawn on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Oak Lawn ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Oak Lawn

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Willowbrook, La Grange Park
12 hail reports · closest near the center of Oak Lawn		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Mc Cook, Brookfield
6 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Oak Lawn		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Oak Lawn		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oak Lawn		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Oak Lawn		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 Lawn by year

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When hail season peaks near Oak Lawn

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (10).

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Largest hail storms near Oak Lawn

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (10 mi from Oak Lawn)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs was reported near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged including at least 130 police cars that suffered broken windshields and smashed rooftop lights.

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

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (7 mi from Oak Lawn)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (8 mi from Oak Lawn)

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (8 mi from Oak Lawn)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Lawn

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Oak Lawn
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
7 mi from Oak Lawn
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
10 mi from Oak Lawn
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
5 mi from Oak Lawn		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
3 mi from Oak Lawn		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
5 mi from Oak Lawn		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
7 mi from Oak Lawn		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
9 mi from Oak Lawn		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Oak Lawn		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
4 mi from Oak Lawn		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
10 mi from Oak Lawn		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
6 mi from Oak Lawn		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Lawn

460 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Lawn since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Oak Forest, Palos Park
16 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
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Tinley Park
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
34 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
29 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Indian Head Park
3 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 Lawn; 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 Lawn.

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