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Hail history for Winnetka, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winnetka on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Winnetka
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Ridge - Chica 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Winnetka |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Des Plaines 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Winnetka |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winnetka by year
When hail season peaks near Winnetka
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Winnetka
Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (10 mi from Winnetka)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Evanston (4 mi from Winnetka)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball to baseball size hail were received from Evanston.May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (10 mi from Winnetka)
Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Niles (7 mi from Winnetka)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the far northwest side of Chicago.Jun 19, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Avondale (9 mi from Winnetka)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winnetka
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Lincolnwood 7 mi from Winnetka |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winnetka
198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winnetka since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Edgewater - Chica 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | North Park - Chicago, Norwood Park - Ch, West Ridge - Chica 11 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Prospect Heights, Des Plaines, Evanston 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Rogers Park - Chic 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Uptown 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ravenswood 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Glenview 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Glenview 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Jefferson Park, Edgewater, Des Plaines 5 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Highland Park 1 wind report |
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 Winnetka; 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.
Nearby cities
- Evanston
45 hail days - Arlington Heights
61 hail days - Cicero
58 hail days - Chicago
43 hail days - Waukegan
20 hail days - Elgin
54 hail days - Naperville
73 hail days - Kenosha
20 hail days
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 Winnetka.
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