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Hail history for River Grove, 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 200667
Days with hail 1 inch or larger51
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles562

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Grove on 67 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near River Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from River Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Oakbrook Terrace
10 hail reports · closest 6 mi from River Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
8 hail reports · closest 6 mi from River Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Garfield Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from River Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines, Mt Prospect
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from River Grove		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from River Grove		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 Grove by year

706207508309210511412513214215216317118419320221222323424225426

When hail season peaks near River Grove

Of the 67 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and August (11).

Jan2Feb4Mar9Apr8May18Jun10Jul11Aug2Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near River Grove

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (9 mi from River Grove)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (9 mi from River Grove)

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 (10 mi from River Grove)

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 (6 mi from River Grove)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from River Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from River Grove		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
6 mi from River Grove		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from River Grove		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
5 mi from River Grove		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
8 mi from River Grove		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
7 mi from River Grove		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
8 mi from River Grove		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
9 mi from River Grove		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
7 mi from River Grove		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
7 mi from River Grove		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Villa Park
9 mi from River Grove		1.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF0Addison
7 mi from River Grove		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Grove

562 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Grove since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Riverside, Garfield Park - C, Portage Park - Chi
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Edgewater - Chica, Humboldt Park - C
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, Lakeview - Chicago
23 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202671 mph, measuredChicago Loop, Ohare Airport, Westchester
8 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, 202669 mph, estimatedArcher Heights, La Grange, Garfield Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Hillside, Portage Park
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSummit, Forest View, West Town
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202663 mph, measuredAlbany 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 Grove; 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 Grove.

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