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Hail history for Robbins, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles402

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Robbins on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Robbins

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Greater Grand Cross
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Robbins		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Robbins		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Robbins		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Robbins		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 Robbins by year

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When hail season peaks near Robbins

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

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Largest hail storms near Robbins

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (10 mi from Robbins)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (6 mi from Robbins)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (3 mi from Robbins)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (5 mi from Robbins)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (1 mi from Robbins)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Robbins

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
7 mi from Robbins
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
5 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
4 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
10 mi from Robbins
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
5 mi from Robbins
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
10 mi from Robbins		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
3 mi from Robbins		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
5 mi from Robbins		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
4 mi from Robbins		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Robbins

402 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Robbins since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Oak Forest, Palos Park
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oak Forest, Palos Park
33 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Tinley Park
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights, Morgan Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
25 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 Robbins; 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 Robbins.

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