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Hail history for Palos Hills, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles441

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palos Hills on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Palos Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Westmont
19 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Palos Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Hinsdale, Mc Cook, La Grange Park
6 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Palos Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Palos Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Palos Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Palos Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Palos Hills		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 Hills by year

50620710810921061141231321441516317218419120212223524225426

When hail season peaks near Palos Hills

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (9).

1Jan2Feb7Mar6Apr13May9Jun4Jul2Aug1Sep4Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Palos Hills

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (9 mi from Palos Hills)

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (9 mi from Palos Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (9 mi from Palos Hills)

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

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

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clarendon Hills (10 mi from Palos Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palos Hills

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palos Hills

441 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palos Hills since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest
16 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
30 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Homer Glen
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
23 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
31 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
5 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 Hills; 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 Palos Hills.

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