Hail History

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Hail history for West Chicago, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 8, 2025
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles28
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles423

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Chicago on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and August.

West Chicago ranks #123 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near West Chicago

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Naperville
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from West Chicago		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Glendale Heights, Lisle, Roselle
9 hail reports · closest 5 mi from West Chicago		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Schaumburg Regional Airport
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from West Chicago		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles, West Chicago, The Morton Arboretum
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from West Chicago		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Naperville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Chicago		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Batavia, La Fox, Mooseheart
14 hail reports · closest 6 mi from West Chicago		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Glen Ellyn
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Chicago		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 West Chicago by year

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When hail season peaks near West Chicago

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and August (12).

Jan1Feb7Mar9Apr13May9Jun9Jul12Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Chicago

Jun 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Batavia (7 mi from West Chicago)

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Warrenhurst (5 mi from West Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail from nickel size to two inches in diameter came in across Naperville.

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batavia (6 mi from West Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Main Street and Randall Road.

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (9 mi from West Chicago)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (10 mi from West Chicago)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Chicago

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Wheaton
6 mi from West Chicago
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
7 mi from West Chicago
Jul 27, 2026EF?Wheaton
6 mi from West Chicago
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
7 mi from West Chicago
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
6 mi from West Chicago		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Naperville
9 mi from West Chicago		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
7 mi from West Chicago		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
8 mi from West Chicago		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
8 mi from West Chicago		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0West Chicago
2 mi from West Chicago		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
8 mi from West Chicago		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Geneva
7 mi from West Chicago		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Chicago

423 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Chicago since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202689 mph, measuredBatavia, Warrenville, St. Charles
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBartlett, Hanover Park, Bloomingdale
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202654 mph, measuredBatavia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredNorth Aurora, Batavia, Lombard
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSt. Charles, Aurora
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedNaperville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCampton Hills, Cloverdale, Warrenville
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedFlowerfield, Winfield
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 West Chicago; 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 West Chicago.

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