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Hail history for Palos Park, 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 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles389

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palos Park on 56 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 Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
15 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Palos Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Mc Cook, Brookfield
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Palos Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont, Oak Lawn, Hometown
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Palos 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 Palos Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Palos Park

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

1Jan2Feb7Mar7Apr14May11Jun4Jul3Aug1Sep4Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Palos Park

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

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 (10 mi from Palos Park)

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 (7 mi from Palos Park)

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 (5 mi from Palos Park)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (10 mi from Palos Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palos Park

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palos Park

389 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palos Park since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Lemont, Oak Lawn
20 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
36 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Mokena
11 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
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Burbank, Washington Heights
26 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Mt Greenwood, Summit
4 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 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 Palos Park.

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