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Hail history for Stickney, 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 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles588

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stickney on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 30, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Stickney

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Stickney		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
16 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Stickney		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Hinsdale, Mc Cook
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262 in
hen egg		La Grange, Forest Park, Northerly Island
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Stickney		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Stickney		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 Stickney by year

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When hail season peaks near Stickney

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (11).

Jan1Feb6Mar7Apr11May18Jun5Jul7Aug1Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Stickney

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (4 mi from Stickney)

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 (5 mi from Stickney)

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 (1 mi from Stickney)

Jul 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clarendon Hills (9 mi from Stickney)

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Brook (9 mi from Stickney)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stickney

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
8 mi from Stickney		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
5 mi from Stickney		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
6 mi from Stickney		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
5 mi from Stickney		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
6 mi from Stickney		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
7 mi from Stickney		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
5 mi from Stickney		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
3 mi from Stickney		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Englewood
9 mi from Stickney		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
9 mi from Stickney		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
8 mi from Stickney		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Westmont
10 mi from Stickney		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stickney

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

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Auburn-Gresham, Clarendon Hills
12 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, Burr Ridge, Oak Lawn
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Chicago Loop, Burbank
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, estimatedElmhurst
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedEvergreen Park, Washington Heights
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Beverly View
25 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
32 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Mt Greenwood
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park, Northerly Island
2 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 Stickney; 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 Stickney.

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