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 1.25". There are 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 24, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The May 24, 2024 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 556 square miles and includes an estimated 380,010 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 237 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 157,134 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 192 sq mi | 145,396 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 237 sq mi | 157,134 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 92 sq mi | 72,014 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 28 sq mi | 5,122 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 sq mi | 344 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 24, 2024 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 162,964 single-family homes, 15,737 townhomes, and 62,502 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 67,939 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 60,654 | 7,303 | 16,264 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 67,939 | 5,673 | 29,545 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 31,945 | 2,589 | 15,765 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,317 | 147 | 928 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 109 | 25 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 24, 2024 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Will County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 24,085 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 47 cities near Chicago, IL. Hammond, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 7,359 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 24, 2024 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 24, 2024 Chicago, IL hail map spans 52 ZIP codes. ZIP 60447 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,396.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 24, 2024 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2024 12:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSW New Lenox | IL | New Lenox EM reports dime to quarter size hail along Laraway Road near Nelson Road and Cedar Road near New Lenox. |
May 24, 2024 12:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW University Park | IL | Corrects previous hail report from 1 WNW University Park. Quarter size hail reported near University Parkway and Monee Road near University Park. Relayed via amateur radio. |
May 24, 2024 12:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Monee | IL | Hail up to quarter size for about 10 minutes near Pauling Road and Egyptian Trail. Relayed via amateur radio. |
May 24, 2024 2:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | La Porte | IN | Public report of quarter size hail in La Porte. |
May 24, 2024 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | La Porte | IN | Corrects time of previous hail report from La Porte. Public report of quarter size hail in La Porte. Time estimated via radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2024 12:43 PM CT | 1 NNW Morgan Park - Chi | IL | Scattered damage to trees in Morgan Park community area. Relayed via Chicago311. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 1:04 PM CT | Chicago | IL | Scattered damage to trees in Chatham... Calumet Heights... Avalon Park... Southshore community areas. Relayed via Chicago311. Time estimated by radar. |
| 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 24, 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 24, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 13, 2024 through May 20, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 20, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
Not sure whether the May 24, 2024 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 24, 2024 Chicago, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 24, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Chicago, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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