Hail History

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Hail history for Western Springs, 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 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles535

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Western Springs on 69 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 Western Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Western Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
25 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Western Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
12 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Western Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, Woodridge, La Grange
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Western Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Western Springs		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Western Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Western Springs		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 Western Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Western Springs

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (14).

Jan1Feb8Mar8Apr14May15Jun7Jul11AugSep2Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Western Springs

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (5 mi from Western Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous hail reports came out of southeastern DuPage County, mostly in the vicinity of Woodridge and Darien. Sizes ranged from 1 to 4 inches in diameter, though most of the reports were greater than 2.5 inches. Three separate reports of 4 inch hail were received out of this area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (7 mi from Western Springs)

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 (5 mi from Western Springs)

Jun 30, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Corwith (9 mi from Western Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.0 inches in diameter was reported near 26th Street and Pulaski Road.

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (6 mi from Western Springs)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Western Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
6 mi from Western Springs
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
7 mi from Western Springs		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
9 mi from Western Springs		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
7 mi from Western Springs		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
4 mi from Western Springs		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
5 mi from Western Springs		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
1 mi from Western Springs		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
8 mi from Western Springs		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
8 mi from Western Springs		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
5 mi from Western Springs		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
5 mi from Western Springs		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
4 mi from Western Springs		8.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Western Springs

535 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Western Springs since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Lawn, Westmont
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Midway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace
33 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Clearing, West Lawn
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
14 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
Apr 2, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Chicago Midway Airport, Flowerfield
4 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 Western Springs; 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 Western Springs.

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