Hail History

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Hail history for Park Forest, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 28, 2012
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles29
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles294

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Park Forest on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Park Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Park Forest
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Park Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Park Forest		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 Park Forest by year

6062072082092105113124131141516317183191202122123324125126

When hail season peaks near Park Forest

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near Park Forest

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (8 mi from Park Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (5 mi from Park Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (7 mi from Park Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (9 mi from Park Forest)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (10 mi from Park Forest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Park Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
4 mi from Park Forest
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Park Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Park Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Park Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
7 mi from Park Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
6 mi from Park Forest
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Park Forest
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
9 mi from Park Forest		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
6 mi from Park Forest		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
2 mi from Park Forest		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
6 mi from Park Forest		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
6 mi from Park Forest		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Park Forest

294 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Park Forest since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Crete, Flossmoor
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Munster, Frankfort
27 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026104 mph, measuredGoodenow, Oak Forest, Frankfort
46 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Tinley Park, Dyer
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedTinley Park, Robbins, Oak Forest
5 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 Park Forest; 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 Park Forest.

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