Hail History

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Hail history for Orland Hills, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles254

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orland Hills on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Orland Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Tinley Park, Lemont, Mokena
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Orland Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		New Lenox
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Lockport, Orland Park, Crestwood
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Matteson
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Alpine
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Orland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lemont
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Orland Hills		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 Orland Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Orland Hills

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

1Jan2Feb6Mar5Apr14May11Jun5Jul3Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Orland Hills

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

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

Feb 27, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Forest (5 mi from Orland Hills)

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tinley Park (3 mi from Orland Hills)

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dana (4 mi from Orland Hills)

May 29, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Posen (8 mi from Orland Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orland Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?New Lenox
7 mi from Orland Hills
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homer Glen
4 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
5 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Orland Park
3 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Orland Hills
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
9 mi from Orland Hills		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Crestwood
7 mi from Orland Hills		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0New Lenox
8 mi from Orland Hills		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lincoln Estates
7 mi from Orland Hills		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Mokena
5 mi from Orland Hills		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orland Hills

254 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orland Hills since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFrankfort, Flossmoor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredMokena, Frankfort, Oak Forest
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedLemont, Posen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202668 mph, measuredOak Forest, Palos Park, Homer Glen
33 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202670 mph, measuredBurbank, Mokena, Homer Glen
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202675 mph, estimatedOak Lawn, Alsip, Blue Island
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedChicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Orland Park
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202663 mph, estimatedHomer Glen, Orland Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedHomewood
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 Orland Hills; 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 Orland Hills.

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