Hail History

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Hail history for Palos Heights, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles401

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palos Heights on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Palos Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
12 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Palos Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Mc Cook, Elsdon
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Palos Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Palos Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palos Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Palos Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Palos Heights		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 Palos Heights by year

50610710810921051121221321441516317118419120212223524225426

When hail season peaks near Palos Heights

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).

1Jan2Feb7Mar6Apr11May9Jun3Jul1Aug1Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Palos Heights

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (10 mi from Palos Heights)

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 (5 mi from Palos Heights)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (5 mi from Palos Heights)

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (9 mi from Palos Heights)

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

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (6 mi from Palos Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palos Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
9 mi from Palos Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
5 mi from Palos Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
4 mi from Palos Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Palos Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
8 mi from Palos Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Palos Heights
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
5 mi from Palos Heights		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
2 mi from Palos Heights		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
2 mi from Palos Heights		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
5 mi from Palos Heights		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Markham
7 mi from Palos Heights		0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
7 mi from Palos Heights		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palos Heights

401 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palos Heights since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
19 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
36 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Homer Glen
10 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
22 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
28 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 Palos Heights; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Palos Heights.

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