Hail History

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Hail history for Westchester, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles559

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westchester on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Westchester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Westchester		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
23 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Westchester		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
12 hail reports · closest near the center of Westchester		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Westchester		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Westchester		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Westchester		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 Westchester by year

806207308409310611512313314415116217318219420121122123324225426

When hail season peaks near Westchester

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

Jan1Feb7Mar9Apr12May13Jun8Jul10Aug1Sep1Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Westchester

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (8 mi from Westchester)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (9 mi from Westchester)

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.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (9 mi from Westchester)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (7 mi from Westchester)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (5 mi from Westchester)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westchester

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
8 mi from Westchester
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
9 mi from Westchester		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
9 mi from Westchester		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
6 mi from Westchester		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
8 mi from Westchester		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
1 mi from Westchester		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
8 mi from Westchester		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
7 mi from Westchester		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
10 mi from Westchester		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
10 mi from Westchester		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
2 mi from Westchester		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
8 mi from Westchester		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westchester

559 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westchester since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202655 mph, measuredWestmont, Lisle, Downers Grove
11 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, Oakbrook Terrace, Bensenville
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Ohare Airport, Westchester
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Ohare Airport, Villa Park
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedClearing, West Lawn, Elsdon
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Burbank, Hillside
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
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 Westchester; 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 Westchester.

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