Hail History

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Hail history for Riverside, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles585

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Riverside on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Riverside

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Riverside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
22 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Riverside		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Riverside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Riverside		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Riverside		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Riverside		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 Riverside by year

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When hail season peaks near Riverside

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (12).

Jan1Feb6Mar8Apr12May17Jun6Jul7Aug1Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Riverside

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (10 mi from Riverside)

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

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (6 mi from Riverside)

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.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (9 mi from Riverside)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (2 mi from Riverside)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (7 mi from Riverside)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Riverside

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
8 mi from Riverside		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
9 mi from Riverside		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
3 mi from Riverside		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Riverside		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
8 mi from Riverside		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
7 mi from Riverside		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
8 mi from Riverside		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
4 mi from Riverside		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
5 mi from Riverside		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
9 mi from Riverside		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
8 mi from Riverside		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
8 mi from Riverside		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Riverside

585 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Riverside since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Westmont, Auburn-Gresham
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Burr Ridge
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Burbank
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
23 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		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 Riverside; 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 Riverside.

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