Hail History

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Hail history for Shorewood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.75 inJun 10, 2015
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles246

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shorewood on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.75 in on Jun 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Shorewood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20263 in
tea cup		Shorewood, Minooka, Plainfield
8 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Shorewood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Rockdale, Joliet
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Shorewood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rockdale, Ingalls Park, Preston Heights
8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Shorewood		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Plainfield, Joliet
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Shorewood		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 20251 in
quarter		Preston Heights
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Shorewood		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 Shorewood by year

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When hail season peaks near Shorewood

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (9).

Jan3Feb8Mar8Apr9May11Jun6Jul3Aug4Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Shorewood

Jun 10, 2015 · 4.75 in · Minooka (5 mi from Shorewood)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo was sent to NWS Chicago showing hail up to 4.75 inches in diameter near the intersection of Camden Drive and Kettleson Drive. Multiple vehicles were damaged including shattered windshields.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shorewood (2 mi from Shorewood)

Oct 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walker (7 mi from Shorewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported across much of Plainfield. Quarter size hail fell for 10 minutes at the Intersection of Route 30 at 127th Street.

Oct 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Joliet (7 mi from Shorewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported on the east side of Joliet.

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minooka (7 mi from Shorewood)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced widespread hail up to the size of golf balls across Minooka and surrounding areas including Interstate 80 and Ridge Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shorewood

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Romeoville
10 mi from Shorewood
Mar 19, 2025EF0Preston Heights
8 mi from Shorewood		0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Minooka
3 mi from Shorewood		11.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Channahon
9 mi from Shorewood		24.9 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Joliet
6 mi from Shorewood		2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Shorewood
4 mi from Shorewood		14.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Minooka
5 mi from Shorewood		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
5 mi from Shorewood		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
5 mi from Shorewood		4.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Minooka
3 mi from Shorewood		6.0 mi long, 225 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Joliet
5 mi from Shorewood		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Shorewood
3 mi from Shorewood		2.7 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shorewood

246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shorewood since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202664 mph, measuredShorewood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202696 mph, measuredShorewood, Plainfield, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedNWS Chicago-Romeoville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202668 mph, measuredShorewood, Preston Heights, Plainfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, estimatedRockdale, Minooka, Channahon
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedIdylside, Crest Hill, Plainfield
20 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedLewis University Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedShorewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedSouth Lockport, Lockport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202569 mph, estimatedChannahon, Plainfield, Crystal Lawns
5 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 Shorewood; 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 Shorewood.

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