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 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 91 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 15, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The July 15, 2024 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 1,171 square miles and includes an estimated 540,321 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 499 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 250,780 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 371 sq mi | 250,780 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 499 sq mi | 151,169 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 187 sq mi | 33,311 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 74 sq mi | 37,497 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 25 sq mi | 33,302 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12 sq mi | 23,721 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 10,541 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 15, 2024 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 166,144 single-family homes, 22,883 townhomes, and 107,835 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 71,131 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 71,131 | 9,213 | 63,207 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 52,461 | 7,039 | 20,694 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 11,149 | 2,032 | 5,678 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12,252 | 1,443 | 5,140 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8,706 | 1,493 | 6,324 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7,300 | 1,294 | 3,936 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,145 | 369 | 2,856 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the July 15, 2024 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Lake County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 63,914 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. Waukegan, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 12,640 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 15, 2024 Chicago, IL hail map spans 40 ZIP codes. ZIP 60085 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 12,479.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 15, 2024 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 91 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 7:47 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Beach Park | IL | Public report of quarter size hail in Beach Park. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 7:05 PM CT | Lindenhurst | IL | large tree reported down on power line. | |
July 15, 2024 8:51 PM CT | 2 E Big Rock | IL | Public report of possible tree damage southeast of Big Rock. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 8:53 PM CT | 1 W Sugar Grove | IL | Public report of tree snapped in Sugar Grove. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 8:58 PM CT | 2 W St. Charles | IL | Public report of large branch downed west of St Charles. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:01 PM CT | North Aurora | IL | trees and power lines down in area with minor house and vehicle damage. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:02 PM CT | Oswego | IL | Public report of possible tree damage on the southwest side of Oswego. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:02 PM CT | 1 W North Aurora | IL | Public report of possible tree damage west of North Aurora. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:04 PM CT | 1 E Oswego | IL | Roof damage to multiple homes near Southbury Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive in Oswego. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:04 PM CT | Oswego | IL | 5-6 inch trees down. | |
July 15, 2024 9:08 PM CT | 2 N Morris | IL | Multiple reports received of possible tree damage just north of Morris near I-55. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:11 PM CT | 5 E Plattville | IL | Public report of damage to shingles... trees... and fences near Arbeiter Road and Wildspring Parkway in west Joliet. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 3 W Channahon | IL | Public report of large tree branch downed west of Channahon. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 2 N Algonquin | IL | Public report of possible tree damage near Algonquin. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 2 SW Minooka | IL | Possible tree damage southwest of Minooka. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 2 W Warrenville | IL | large tree downed into power lines... road blocked at talbot and Rt56. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:16 PM CT | 4 SW Channahon | IL | high tension line down in dresden lock area. | |
July 15, 2024 9:16 PM CT | 2 N Naperville | IL | Possible tree damage in north Naperville. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:17 PM CT | 1 NE Crystal Lawns | IL | Public report of possible tree damage near Gaylord Road and Frontier Lane in the Crest Hill and Joliet areas. Time estimated from radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:17 PM CT | 3 S Bartlett | IL | Public report of possible tree damage near Bartlett. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:21 PM CT | 2 NNE Elwood | IL | multiple trees damaged and power poles snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:24 PM CT | Joliet | IL | Joliet Police report numerous power lines and tree branches downed across Joliet. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:24 PM CT | 1 W Bolingbrook | IL | Public report of uprooted tree near Boughton Road and Schmidt Road in Bolingbrook. Time estimated by radar. Relayed by mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:24 PM CT | 1 ESE Glen Ellyn | IL | several 20 inch diameter trees down with power lines also down. | |
July 15, 2024 9:25 PM CT | Romeoville | IL | Large branch downed near Arlington Drive and Kingston Drive in Romeoville. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:25 PM CT | Ingalls Park | IL | Public report of large branch broken in Ingalls Park. Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:25 PM CT | 1 NE Downers Grove | IL | Public report of possible tree damage in Downers Grove. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:27 PM CT | Villa Park | IL | Public report of multiple tree branches broken and power lines downed near Ardmore Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue in Villa Park. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:27 PM CT | 2 ENE Fairmont | IL | multiple trees uprooted in area. | |
July 15, 2024 9:28 PM CT | 2 N Manhattan | IL | portions of roof removed from storage facility near baker and eastern roads. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:29 PM CT | 1 N Manhattan | IL | a couple structures damaged and multiple trees downed in ranch oaks neighborhood. | |
July 15, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 1 NE Bartlett | IL | Hanover Township EM reports widespread damage to power lines and trees in Bartlett and Streamwood. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:31 PM CT | 1 NNE Lockport | IL | 2-foot diameter tree snapped near State Street and New Avenue north of Lockport. Tree landed on power lines and a house. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:35 PM CT | 2 E Mokena | IL | Public report of large tree branch broken east of Mokena. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:35 PM CT | 2 W Elk Grove Village | IL | Multiple reports of tree damage near Elk Grove Village. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 1 SW Orland Park | IL | Public report of an 8-inch diameter tree limb broken. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 1 NNW Melrose Park | IL | Bellwood EM reports partial garage collapse on 25th Street in Broadview. | |
July 15, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 1 NNW Broadview | IL | report of partial garage collapse. | |
July 15, 2024 9:38 PM CT | 1 SE Orland Hills | IL | Public report of tree branch downed near Orland Hills. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:41 PM CT | 2 E Manteno | IL | Public report of large tree branch broken east of Manteno. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:41 PM CT | Bourbonnais | IL | 30 inch tree down. | |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | 2 W Country Club Hills | IL | Public report of tree branches downed west of Country Club Hills. Strongest winds lasted approximately 45 seconds. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | 1 S Bourbonnais | IL | report of tree tops broken off 12 inch diameter. | |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | 1 NE Harwood Heights | IL | Minor tree damage reported around the Big Oaks neighborhood. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | Norridge | IL | trees limbs reported down across town. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | Oak Park | IL | Local media sent in a user photo of a large tree knocked over in their yard. No specific location shared other than in Oak Park. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:43 PM CT | 1 W Oak Forest | IL | numerous tree limbs downed... varying from 8-12 inch diameter. minor house damage to fascia... roof... and chimney. | |
July 15, 2024 9:44 PM CT | 1 NW Norridge | IL | Corrects previous report from 1 NW Norridge. Public report of broken 5-inch tree branch. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:44 PM CT | Oak Forest | IL | 2-4 inch tree limbs reported down. | |
July 15, 2024 9:45 PM CT | 1 SW Crestwood | IL | Report of roof blown off a home in Crestwood... IL. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:46 PM CT | 3 W Grant Park | IL | Public report of uprooted tree west of Grant Park. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:48 PM CT | 1 E Thornton | IL | large tree reported on a house. | |
July 15, 2024 9:50 PM CT | 2 ESE Humboldt Park - C | IL | Social media images posted of tree damage in Ukranian Village along Superior between Western and Rockwell including a large tree uprooted that landed on the hood of a car. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:51 PM CT | 1 W Chicago Loop | IL | Large tree branch downed onto car in the west loop area of Chicago. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:51 PM CT | Lansing | IL | numerous trees down across town. roofing material removed from residence. power pole snapped. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:52 PM CT | 1 N Lansing | IL | Trained spotter reports damage to shingles and trees on the north side of Lansing. Multiple large branches broken and a pine tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:52 PM CT | 1 E Logan Square - Chic | IL | Tree damage in Logan Square community area of Chicago. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:56 PM CT | Cedar Lake | IN | *** 1 FATAL *** Lake County EM reports tree fell on residence near Cedar Lake. One occupant killed. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:58 PM CT | Griffith | IN | Multiple public reports of tree damage in Griffith. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:58 PM CT | East Chicago | IN | trees uprooted in washington park. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 9:59 PM CT | 1 E East Chicago | IN | restaurant sign knocked over... roughly 24-36 inches set in concrete. Damage to sidewalk. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:00 PM CT | East Chicago | IN | Public report of large tree branch broken in east Chicago. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:00 PM CT | 1 SSE Crown Point | IN | Widespread damage primarily between Lake Street and Broadway... US Hwy 231 to 125th Ave. Many branches and trees down... some with diameters larger than 10 inches. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:00 PM CT | 1 SSE Crown Point | IN | Numerous trees and powerlines down within Crown Point. Most damage south of US 231. Relayed via Munster Public Works. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:02 PM CT | 1 ESE Crown Point | IN | multiple trees down in area. | |
July 15, 2024 10:02 PM CT | 1 ESE Crown Point | IN | report of large tree limbs down. | |
July 15, 2024 10:03 PM CT | Crown Point | IN | power pole reported down. | |
July 15, 2024 10:04 PM CT | Crown Point | IN | public works reports numerous trees and powerlines down throughout town... most south of us 231. | |
July 15, 2024 10:09 PM CT | Hebron | IN | large tree down in town. | |
July 15, 2024 10:10 PM CT | 2 E Lakes Of The Four S | IN | Public report of large tree branch broken east of Lakes of the Four Seasons. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:11 PM CT | 1 NNW Midlothian | IL | Multiple reports of tree damage in the Blue Island and Midlothian areas. Relayed via mping. | |
July 15, 2024 10:13 PM CT | 4 N Boone Grove | IN | Public report of large tree branch downed southwest of Valparaiso. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:18 PM CT | 1 SE Valparaiso | IN | trees and limbs reported down on and around Valparaiso University campus. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:18 PM CT | Valparaiso | IN | multiple large trees downed causing damage to houses and vehicles around Napoleon and Chicago streets. Chicago street impassable in area. time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:20 PM CT | 1 ESE Valparaiso | IN | 6 inch diameter tree snapped on Valpo Campus. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 15, 2024 10:21 PM CT | Valparaiso | IN | multiple trees and power lines down throughout town. | |
July 15, 2024 10:43 PM CT | 3 SE Channahon | IL | portions of I-55 shut down between Channahon and Lorenzo due to debris and power lines down. | |
July 15, 2024 10:43 PM CT | 2 SE Channahon | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Channahon. portions of I-55 shut down between Channahon and Lorenzo due to debris and power lines down. | |
July 15, 2024 8:55 PM CT | 64 mph | 1 NE Lily Lake | IL | Public report of 64 mph wind gust north of Lily Lake. Report also indicates multiple large branches downed near IL-47 and Empire Road. Additional public reports of tree damage received in the vicinity. Time estimated by radar. |
July 15, 2024 8:57 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 WNW Sugar Grove | IL | ASOS measured 61 kt gust at Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). |
July 15, 2024 9:07 PM CT | 68 mph | 4 NW Morris | IL | Measured at an ambient personal weather station. |
July 15, 2024 9:13 PM CT | 60 mph | Dupage Airport | IL | 52 kt gust measured by KDPA ASOS. |
July 15, 2024 9:16 PM CT | 64 mph | 2 NNE Naperville | IL | Measured at personal weather station KILNAPER225. |
July 15, 2024 9:34 PM CT | 68 mph | 2 N Homer Glen | IL | Measured at a personal weather station. |
July 15, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 78 mph | 5 NW Peotone | IL | Measured at an ambient personal weather station. |
July 15, 2024 9:42 PM CT | 75 mph | O'Hare Airport | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 9:47 PM CT | 72 mph | Crete | IL | Measured at personal weather station KILCRETE19. |
July 15, 2024 9:54 PM CT | 70 mph | 1 N Douglas - Chicago | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 9:56 PM CT | 71 mph | 1 SW Lincoln Park - Chi | IL | Measured at personal weather station KILCHICA996. |
July 15, 2024 9:58 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 NE Navy Pier | IL | Harrison Dever crib reported 51 kt wind gust. |
July 15, 2024 10:15 PM CT | 76 mph | 2 N Kouts | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 10:19 PM CT | 63 mph | Valparaiso | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 9:44 PM CT | UNK | 1 NW Norridge | IL | Public report of broken 5-inch tree branch. Time estimated by radar. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 15, 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 July 15, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 17, 2024 through Jul 14, 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 Jul 14, 2024.
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