Hail Swath Map Preview
The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 47 public hail reports, 17 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The May 7, 2024 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 1,428 square miles and includes an estimated 1,092,334 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 431 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 284,633 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 390 sq mi | 204,499 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 431 sq mi | 284,633 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 246 sq mi | 233,998 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 161 sq mi | 182,709 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 89 sq mi | 84,953 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 55 sq mi | 51,899 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 28 sq mi | 28,176 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 14 sq mi | 5,546 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 sq mi | 2,068 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 3 sq mi | 3,619 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 0 sq mi | 897 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 2 sq mi | 3,650 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 5 sq mi | 5,687 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2024 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 380,881 single-family homes, 46,444 townhomes, and 291,405 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 85,394 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 66,017 | 8,859 | 45,131 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 85,394 | 10,562 | 88,472 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 84,487 | 10,250 | 62,469 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 73,457 | 6,659 | 57,488 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 32,048 | 3,783 | 21,799 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 19,369 | 3,494 | 7,896 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 8,738 | 2,422 | 5,431 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2,642 | 114 | 188 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,248 | 98 | 445 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1,758 | 22 | 463 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 429 | 2 | 124 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 1,775 | 61 | 875 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 3,519 | 118 | 624 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2024 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Porter County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 16,613 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 88 cities near Chicago, IL. Michigan City, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 7,971 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2024 Chicago, IL hail map spans 97 ZIP codes. ZIP 46360 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 14,042.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2024 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 47 public hail reports, 17 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 1:43 PM CT |
1.00 in | Channahon | IL | Photos shared on social media showing quarter size hail in Channahon. Time estimated from radar. |
May 7, 2024 1:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | Merrionette Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 1:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | Beverly - Chicago | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 1:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Evergreen Park | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE New Lenox | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | Homer Glen | IL | Corrects time on previous hail report from Homer Glen. |
May 7, 2024 2:12 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 NW Mokena | IL | Photo shared on social media showing hail that fell in Mokena. The largest hailstone was approximately 1.5 inches in diameter with most other hailstones being under 1 inch in diameter. |
May 7, 2024 2:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | Orland Park | IL | 179th near Southwest Highway. |
May 7, 2024 2:16 PM CT |
1.50 in | Orland Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Tinley Park | IL | Orland Park/Tinley Park - 159th and Harlem Ave. |
May 7, 2024 2:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Orland Hills | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:18 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 N Tinley Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | Crestwood | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | Alsip | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 N Tinley Park | IL | Corrects time on previous hail report from 2 N Tinley Park. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Tinley Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Palos Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | Orland Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | Homer Glen | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:22 PM CT |
1.50 in | Palos Heights | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Palos Hills | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Worth | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT |
1.25 in | Crestwood | IL | Corrects time on previous hail report from Crestwood. |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 W Alsip | IL | Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. |
May 7, 2024 2:25 PM CT |
1.25 in | Alsip | IL | Corrects time on previous hail report from Alsip. |
May 7, 2024 2:25 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NW Oak Forest | IL | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:26 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Oak Lawn | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hometown | IL | Relayed via mping. Time estimated via radar. |
May 7, 2024 2:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Auburn-Gresham | IL | Corrects time on previous hail report from 1 SW Auburn-Gresham. |
May 7, 2024 2:30 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 N Tinley Park | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Auburn-Gresham | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:49 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SE Hobart | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 2:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Hobart | IN | Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. |
May 7, 2024 2:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | Portage | IN | Photo shared on social media showing quarter size hail in Portage. Time estimated from radar. |
May 7, 2024 3:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NNE Porter | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:15 PM CT |
3.50 in | Michigan City | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:16 PM CT |
1.25 in | Town Of Pines | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:20 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 S Michigan City | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:20 PM CT |
3.00 in | Michigan City | IN | Corrects previous hail report from Michigan City. Hail damage to vehicles in downtown Michigan City. Public report of 2 to 3.0 inch hailstones. |
May 7, 2024 3:22 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NW Michigan City | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:22 PM CT |
3.50 in | Michigan City | IN | Corrects previous hail report from Michigan City. |
May 7, 2024 3:23 PM CT |
2.50 in | Michigan City | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:26 PM CT |
2.50 in | 1 S Long Beach | IN | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
May 7, 2024 3:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Michiana Shores | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Pleasant Prairie | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 3:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | New Buffalo | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 4:00 PM CT |
3.00 in | Michigan City | IN | Hail damage to vehicles in downtown Michigan City. Public report of 2 to 2.5 inch hailstones. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 2:19 PM CT | 1 NW Oak Forest | IL | Large tree downed on fence... photo relayed via service account email. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 7, 2024 2:20 PM CT | Alsip | IL | reports of minor gutter damage to homes. | |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT | Walworth | WI | Large tree branch down and leaning power pole near intersection of Hwy 67 and County Rd B. | |
May 7, 2024 2:24 PM CT | Walworth | WI | Semi rolled over near intersection of Hwy 67 and US 14. Power lines down in area of Walworth and Fontana. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 7, 2024 2:29 PM CT | 1 NNE Roseland - Chicag | IL | Multiple reports of tree damage across the south side of Chicago. The damage appeared to be most concentrated in the Washington Heights... Roseland... Chatham... Avalon Park... South Shore... and South Chicago community areas of the city. | |
May 7, 2024 2:30 PM CT | 3 WSW Michigan City | IN | Corrects previous tornado report from 3 WSW Michigan City. A storm survey of the area near Town of Pines found vehicle and tree damage consistent with a microburst as well as from large hail. | |
May 7, 2024 2:38 PM CT | 1 W Como | WI | Photos and video relayed by amateur radio showing snapped trees and tree limbs near Prestwick Drive in the Geneva National Golf Community. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 7, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 S Hebron | IL | Large branches down... road impassable by cars on Rt 47 and Vander Karr. | |
May 7, 2024 3:05 PM CT | 2 NNE Porter | IN | Numerous trees reported down in area. | |
May 7, 2024 3:06 PM CT | 1 NNE Porter | IN | Trees down. | |
May 7, 2024 3:07 PM CT | 1 SW Porter | IN | Large trees snapped near base. | |
May 7, 2024 3:11 PM CT | 2 NNE Porter | IN | CR50 and US 20 Tree down on road. | |
May 7, 2024 3:16 PM CT | Town Of Pines | IN | An NWS storm survey found that tree and vehicle damage in and near the Town of Pines area was caused by a microburst and wind-driven large hail. | |
May 7, 2024 3:19 PM CT | 3 WSW Michigan City | IN | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 WSW Michigan City. Corrects previous tornado report from 3 WSW Michigan City. A storm survey of the area near Town of Pines found vehicle and tree damage consistent with a microburst as well as from large hail. | |
May 7, 2024 8:33 PM CT | Naperville | IL | Picture relayed via social media of a large tree branch down. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 7, 2024 8:14 PM CT | 59 mph | 1 NE Lily Lake | IL | Several 3-5 inch diameter branches blown down. |
May 7, 2024 8:23 PM CT | 64 mph | 3 SE Batavia | IL | Mesonet station KILAUROR58... 64.4 mph wind gust... matched time and location with TORD... TMDW... and KLOT wind max. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 2:05 PM CT | UNK | 5 NNW Harvard | IL | An EF-0 tornado began northwest of Capron in northern Boone County... crossed into northwest McHenry County where a barn was destroyed... then continued across the state line into southern Wisconsin. |
May 7, 2024 2:21 PM CT | UNK | 2 SSW Walworth | WI | NWS survey team confirmed an EF-0 with 80 mph winds across southern Walworth County from east of Sharon to west of Walworth. |
May 7, 2024 2:30 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Michigan City | IN | Public report of vehicle damage and tree limbs down across 6 acres of land on the Porter and La Porte County line. They said they had a sudden burst of wind followed by a train noise. Could be a possible brief tornado? They said this occurred around 230 PM CDT in the Town of Pines area. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2024 Chicago, IL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Chicago, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Chicago, IL region as the May 7, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 26, 2023 through May 2, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 2, 2024.
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