Hail History

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Hail history for Richton Park, 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 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles28
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles275

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richton Park on 45 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 Richton Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Frankfort
7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Richton Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Richton 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 Richton Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Richton Park

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (11).

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Largest hail storms near Richton Park

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (9 mi from Richton Park)

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 (6 mi from Richton Park)

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 (9 mi from Richton Park)

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 Richton Park)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (9 mi from Richton Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richton Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Frankfort
10 mi from Richton Park
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
6 mi from Richton Park
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Richton Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Richton Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Richton Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
7 mi from Richton Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Richton Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
7 mi from Richton Park
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
5 mi from Richton Park		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
3 mi from Richton Park		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
8 mi from Richton Park		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
5 mi from Richton Park		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richton Park

275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richton Park since 2006, on 80 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, Frankfort, Oak Forest
25 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
45 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, 202667 mph, measuredMokena, Lynwood, Tinley Park
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedTinley Park, Oak Forest
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHomewood
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 Richton 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 Richton Park.

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