Hail History

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Hail history for Tinley Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles266

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tinley Park on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Tinley Park ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Tinley Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Mokena, Frankfort
8 hail reports · closest near the center of Tinley Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Orland Park, Crestwood
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Tinley Park		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Tinley Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Tinley Park		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 Tinley Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Tinley Park

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).

1Jan2Feb4Mar4Apr13May12Jun3Jul4Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tinley Park

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

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 Tinley Park)

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

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (6 mi from Tinley Park)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (6 mi from Tinley Park)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tinley Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
9 mi from Tinley Park
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
6 mi from Tinley Park
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
8 mi from Tinley Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
8 mi from Tinley Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
5 mi from Tinley Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Tinley Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
6 mi from Tinley Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
6 mi from Tinley Park
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
7 mi from Tinley Park		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
10 mi from Tinley Park		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
6 mi from Tinley Park		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
7 mi from Tinley Park		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tinley Park

266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tinley Park since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Flossmoor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Oak Forest
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, measuredOak Forest, Palos Park, Homer Glen
40 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Mokena, Homer Glen
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedMorgan Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202675 mph, estimatedOak Lawn, Alsip, Morgan Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Orland Park
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHomewood, Mt Greenwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills, Riverdale
3 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 Tinley Park; 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 Tinley Park.

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