Hail History

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Hail history for River Forest, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 30, 2011
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles619

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Forest on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near River Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from River Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Willowbrook
12 hail reports · closest 5 mi from River Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from River Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from River Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from River Forest		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, York Center
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from River 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 River Forest by year

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When hail season peaks near River Forest

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (19) and July (9).

Jan2Feb4Mar7Apr8May19Jun9Jul9Aug2Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near River Forest

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (7 mi from River Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs was reported near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged including at least 130 police cars that suffered broken windshields and smashed rooftop lights.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · La Grange (8 mi from River Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (4 mi from River Forest)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (8 mi from River Forest)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (8 mi from River Forest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from River Forest		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
7 mi from River Forest		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from River Forest		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
7 mi from River Forest		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
6 mi from River Forest		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
6 mi from River Forest		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
7 mi from River Forest		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
8 mi from River Forest		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
9 mi from River Forest		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
9 mi from River Forest		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Westmont
10 mi from River Forest		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF0Addison
9 mi from River Forest		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Forest

619 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Forest since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedHinsdale, North Riverside, Brighton Park - Chicago
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedEdgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Navy Pier
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedUptown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, West Lawn, Elsdon
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Lakeview, Hillside
26 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
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 River 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 River Forest.

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