Hail History

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Hail history for Dyer, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 28, 2012
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles32
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles326

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dyer on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Dyer

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20260.88 in
nickel		Cedar Lake
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dyer		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Park Forest
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dyer		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Dyer		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Dyer		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dyer		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 Dyer by year

2064071082094103116126132142151163171183193202122123324125426

When hail season peaks near Dyer

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (12).

1Jan2Feb4Mar2Apr12May16Jun6Jul3Aug3Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dyer

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (0 mi from Dyer)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (9 mi from Dyer)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (1 mi from Dyer)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (3 mi from Dyer)

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crown Pt (10 mi from Dyer)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of at least quarter size hail were received in and near Crown Point. The Crown Point Police Department estimated golf ball size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dyer

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
7 mi from Dyer
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
4 mi from Dyer
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
4 mi from Dyer
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
10 mi from Dyer
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
4 mi from Dyer
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
10 mi from Dyer
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
4 mi from Dyer		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
7 mi from Dyer		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
7 mi from Dyer		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
3 mi from Dyer		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
4 mi from Dyer		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
7 mi from Dyer		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dyer

326 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dyer since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 12, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedCrete, Flossmoor, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202680 mph, measuredSt. John, Munster, Cedar Lake
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedUniversity Park, Park Forest, Sauk Village
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Dyer, Flossmoor
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
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 Dyer; 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 Dyer.

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