Hail Swath Map Preview
The Kankakee, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 13, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
The May 13, 2024 hail swath map for Kankakee, IL covers approximately 322 square miles and includes an estimated 99,976 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 176 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 37,815 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 176 sq mi | 29,049 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 119 sq mi | 37,815 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19 sq mi | 17,576 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 9,106 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4 sq mi | 6,430 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 13, 2024 hail swath map area for Kankakee, IL, HailGeeks estimates 35,727 single-family homes, 4,832 townhomes, and 13,707 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 13,316 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,757 | 1,750 | 2,153 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,316 | 1,669 | 5,966 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,109 | 669 | 3,279 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,621 | 470 | 1,094 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,924 | 274 | 1,215 |
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Counties Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 13, 2024 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Kankakee, IL region. Will County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 30,050 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Kankakee, IL. Joliet, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 15,743 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 13, 2024 Kankakee, IL hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 13, 2024 Kankakee, IL hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 60435 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 10,954.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 13, 2024 hail map for Kankakee, IL currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2024 1:14 PM CT | 3 W Plainfield | IL | Image of downed power poles near IL Rt 126 and County Line Rd. Relayed via social media. | |
May 13, 2024 1:59 PM CT | Lockport | IL | Social media report of tree damage of branches down... with one of the branches between 6-9 inches. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 13, 2024 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Kankakee, IL region as the May 13, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Feb 27, 2024 through May 7, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 7, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Kankakee, IL
Not sure whether the May 13, 2024 Kankakee, IL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Kankakee, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 13, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Kankakee, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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