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Hail history for Goodings Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles289

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Goodings Grove on 66 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 Goodings Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Goodings Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		New Lenox, Ingalls Park
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Goodings Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261 in
quarter		Romeoville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Goodings Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport, Orland Park, Crestwood
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Goodings Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, Woodridge, Bolingbrook
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Goodings Grove		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Goodings Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Romeoville, Lemont
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Goodings Grove		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 Goodings Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Goodings Grove

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (13).

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Largest hail storms near Goodings Grove

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (9 mi from Goodings Grove)

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 (8 mi from Goodings Grove)

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.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kimberly Hgts (8 mi from Goodings Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.

Jun 10, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lockport (7 mi from Goodings Grove)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (8 mi from Goodings Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Goodings Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
6 mi from Goodings Grove
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
4 mi from Goodings Grove
Jul 27, 2026EF?Romeoville
8 mi from Goodings Grove
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
2 mi from Goodings Grove
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
4 mi from Goodings Grove
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
7 mi from Goodings Grove		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
9 mi from Goodings Grove		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
9 mi from Goodings Grove		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
7 mi from Goodings Grove		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Palos Heights
7 mi from Goodings Grove		5.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Oak Forest
8 mi from Goodings Grove		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
9 mi from Goodings Grove		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Goodings Grove

289 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Goodings Grove since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Lemont, NWS Chicago-Romeoville
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLemont
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202678 mph, measuredLemont, Oak Forest, Palos Park
27 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Mokena, Romeoville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedBolingbrook, Palos Park, Romeoville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Lockport
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, measuredLewis University Airport, Indian Head Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202560 mph, measuredHickory Hills, Oak Forest
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 Goodings Grove; 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 Goodings Grove.

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