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Hail history for Preston Heights, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 27, 2026
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Preston Heights on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Preston Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20263 in
tea cup		Shorewood, Minooka, Crystal Lawns
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Preston Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Rockdale, Joliet
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Preston Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rockdale, Ingalls Park, New Lenox
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Preston Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Preston Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 20251 in
quarter		Preston Heights
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Preston 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 Preston Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Preston Heights

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).

Jan3Feb7Mar7Apr11May9Jun7Jul1Aug5Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Preston Heights

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shorewood (8 mi from Preston Heights)

Jun 10, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lockport (7 mi from Preston Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail came in from Channahon. Nickel size hail was reported as early as 7:22 PM CDT with the first severe report of hail arriving at 7:33 PM CDT. The largest hail stones were up to 1.75 inches. Damage to cars was reported by the emergency manager.

Oct 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Joliet (3 mi from Preston Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported on the east side of Joliet.

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Birds (6 mi from Preston Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Interstate 80 and Interstate 55.

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manhattan (7 mi from Preston Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Preston Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
7 mi from Preston Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF?Romeoville
10 mi from Preston Heights
Mar 19, 2025EF0Preston Heights
1 mi from Preston Heights		0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
7 mi from Preston Heights		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Minooka
9 mi from Preston Heights		11.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
10 mi from Preston Heights		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
10 mi from Preston Heights		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
9 mi from Preston Heights		4.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Minooka
9 mi from Preston Heights		6.0 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Symerton
10 mi from Preston Heights		7.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Shorewood
10 mi from Preston Heights		2.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Manhattan
5 mi from Preston Heights		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Preston Heights

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Preston Heights since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202664 mph, measuredShorewood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202696 mph, measuredShorewood, Plainfield, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedNWS Chicago-Romeoville, Mokena
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202668 mph, measuredShorewood, Preston Heights, Plainfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, estimatedRockdale, Channahon, Plainfield
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedIdylside, Crest Hill, Shorewood
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedChicagoland Speedway, Lewis University Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedElwood, Shorewood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedSouth Lockport, Lockport
2 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 Preston 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.

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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 Preston Heights.

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