Hail History

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Hail history for South Chicago Heights, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 28, 2012
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles29
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles282

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Chicago Heights on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near South Chicago Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Park Forest, Oak Forest
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Chicago Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Chicago Heights		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 South Chicago Heights by year

506407208109210611312413214115116317183192202122223124125126

When hail season peaks near South Chicago Heights

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (10).

1Jan1Feb4Mar2Apr10May15Jun5Jul2Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Chicago Heights

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (6 mi from South Chicago Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (6 mi from South Chicago Heights)

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

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (6 mi from South Chicago Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (3 mi from South Chicago Heights)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beecher (10 mi from South Chicago Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball size hail was reported near the town of Beecher. Specific reports include golf ball and half dollar size hail approximately one and two miles south of Beecher, respectively, on Illinois Route 1. Half dollar size hail was also reported near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Peotone-Beecher Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Chicago Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
5 mi from South Chicago Heights
Jul 27, 2026EF1Country Club Hills
8 mi from South Chicago Heights		11.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 27, 2026EF1Glenwood
5 mi from South Chicago Heights		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 27, 2026EF1Munster
8 mi from South Chicago Heights		0.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
7 mi from South Chicago Heights		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
8 mi from South Chicago Heights		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
1 mi from South Chicago Heights		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
5 mi from South Chicago Heights		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
9 mi from South Chicago Heights		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Eagle Lake
9 mi from South Chicago Heights		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Brunswick
10 mi from South Chicago Heights		16.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Matteson
8 mi from South Chicago Heights		3.1 mi long, 325 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Chicago Heights

282 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Chicago Heights since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Crete, Flossmoor
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202680 mph, measuredSt. John, Munster, Beecher
24 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026104 mph, measuredBult Field Airport, Monee, University Park
34 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202664 mph, estimatedTinley Park, Homewood, Country Club Hills
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedTinley Park, Oak Forest
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202668 mph, measuredEagle Lake, Kreitzburg, Beecher
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 202658 mph, measuredGlenwood
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 South Chicago Heights; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of South Chicago Heights.

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