Hail History

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Hail history for Orland Park, 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 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles301

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orland Park on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Orland Park ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Orland Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
11 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Orland Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport, Orland Park, Crestwood
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Orland Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Orland Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Orland 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 Orland Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Orland Park

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (11).

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Largest hail storms near Orland Park

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (5 mi from Orland Park)

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 (6 mi from Orland Park)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (4 mi from Orland Park)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (7 mi from Orland Park)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (8 mi from Orland Park)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orland Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
8 mi from Orland Park
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
5 mi from Orland Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
3 mi from Orland Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
0 mi from Orland Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
10 mi from Orland Park
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
6 mi from Orland Park		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
6 mi from Orland Park		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
7 mi from Orland Park		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
9 mi from Orland Park		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
3 mi from Orland Park		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
5 mi from Orland Park		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
8 mi from Orland Park		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orland Park

301 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orland Park since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Lemont
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLemont, Posen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oak Forest
34 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Mokena, Midway Airport
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedMorgan Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Burbank, Alsip
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Homer Glen
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Greenwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head 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 Orland 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 Orland Park.

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