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Hail history for Oak Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles603

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Park on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Oak Park ranks #191 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Oak Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Oak Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Oakbrook Terrace
11 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Oak Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Oak Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Northerly Island
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Oak Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Ravenswood
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Oak Park		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 Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Oak Park

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and August (8).

Jan2Feb4Mar4Apr7May17Jun7Jul8Aug2Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Oak Park

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (5 mi from Oak Park)

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.

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

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

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (3 mi from Oak Park)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from Oak Park)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from Oak Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
10 mi from Oak Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
9 mi from Oak Park		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from Oak Park		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
9 mi from Oak Park		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
10 mi from Oak Park		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
9 mi from Oak Park		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
4 mi from Oak Park		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
4 mi from Oak Park		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
7 mi from Oak Park		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
7 mi from Oak Park		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
9 mi from Oak Park		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF0Berwyn
2 mi from Oak Park		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Park

603 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Park since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedHinsdale, Justice, North Riverside
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedEdgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Navy Pier
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, West Lawn, Elsdon
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Lakeview, Burbank
29 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park, Northerly Island
2 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 Park; 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 Park.

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