Hail History

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Hail history for Park Ridge, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles490

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Park Ridge on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Park Ridge ranks #164 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Park Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Elmhurst, West Ridge - Chica
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Park Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Park Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forest Park
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Park Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Park Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Ravenswood
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Park Ridge		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 Ridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Park Ridge

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and April (11).

Jan2Feb2Mar11Apr6May16Jun7Jul10Aug1Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Park Ridge

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (5 mi from Park Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (8 mi from Park Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cragin (9 mi from Park Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Logan Square.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (3 mi from Park Ridge)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunning (6 mi from Park Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous large hail reports were received from the near-north side of Chicago. The largest report was of golfball size hail near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Quarter to ping-pong ball size hail was reported near Harwood Heights, Portage Park, Old Irving Park, and just east of North Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Park Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from Park Ridge		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
5 mi from Park Ridge		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
8 mi from Park Ridge		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
5 mi from Park Ridge		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
3 mi from Park Ridge		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF0Addison
9 mi from Park Ridge		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Lincolnwood
6 mi from Park Ridge		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
6 mi from Park Ridge		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Park Ridge

490 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Park Ridge since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPortage Park - Chi
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Arlington Heights
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredBensenville, North Park - Chicago, Addison
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Wheeling
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Rogers Park - Chic
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRavenswood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedPortage Park, Edgewater, Lincoln Square
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedBucktown
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 Park Ridge; 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 Ridge.

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