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The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 10 public hail reports, 28 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 27, 2024 event.
Max Hail
2.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
10
Largest report: 2.50"
Public Wind Reports
28
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area
View the August 27, 2024 Chicago, IL hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Map Footprint
Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The August 27, 2024 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 2,414 square miles and includes an estimated 2,647,085 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 953 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 963,893 people.
Mapped Impact Area
2,414 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
2,647,085
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 672 sq mi | 585,484 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 953 sq mi | 963,893 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 512 sq mi | 788,730 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 200 sq mi | 248,942 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 57 sq mi | 47,425 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 7,681 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 281 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 1,101 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5 sq mi | 3,548 |
Get a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal and whether the August 27, 2024 Chicago, IL hail event may have reached your area.
Housing Impact
Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 27, 2024 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 707,303 single-family homes, 122,894 townhomes, and 777,300 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 268,675 single-family homes.
Single-Family Homes
707,303
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
122,894
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Multifamily Properties
777,300
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 172,981 | 25,692 | 144,369 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 268,675 | 40,695 | 267,085 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 170,011 | 41,141 | 309,155 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 72,501 | 12,198 | 52,742 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 18,247 | 2,639 | 2,300 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3,021 | 298 | 1,030 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 123 | 10 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 348 | 62 | 221 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,396 | 159 | 398 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 27, 2024 Chicago, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Affected Counties
Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the August 27, 2024 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Chicago, IL region. McHenry County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 52,403 single-family homes inside the swath.
McHenry CountyIL
52K homes in the hail path
Lake CountyIL
73K homes in the hail path
Cook CountyIL
287K homes in the hail path
DuPage CountyIL
135K homes in the hail path
Will CountyIL
47K homes in the hail path
Kane CountyIL
12K homes in the hail path
Lake CountyIN
23K homes in the hail path
Porter CountyIN
20K homes in the hail path
Grundy CountyIL
8K homes in the hail path
Berrien CountyMI
3K homes in the hail path
Kendall CountyIL
3K homes in the hail path
LaSalle CountyIL
698 homes in the hail path
Kankakee CountyIL
325 homes in the hail path
Boone CountyIL
0 homes in the hail path
DeKalb CountyIL
0 homes in the hail path
LaPorte CountyIN
1K homes in the hail path
Newton CountyIN
37 homes in the hail path
Jasper CountyIN
0 homes in the hail path
Livingston CountyIL
0 homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities
Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 165 cities near Chicago, IL. Woodstock, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 5,687 single-family homes exposed.
WoodstockIL
6K homes in the hail path
WaucondaIL
4K homes in the hail path
Hawthorn WoodsIL
3K homes in the hail path
ChicagoIL
100K homes in the hail path
NapervilleIL
29K homes in the hail path
BolingbrookIL
16K homes in the hail path
Arlington HeightsIL
10K homes in the hail path
PalatineIL
9K homes in the hail path
NorthbrookIL
9K homes in the hail path
Rolling MeadowsIL
9K homes in the hail path
Buffalo GroveIL
8K homes in the hail path
AuroraIL
8K homes in the hail path
MundeleinIL
7K homes in the hail path
Crystal LakeIL
7K homes in the hail path
WheelingIL
7K homes in the hail path
Carol StreamIL
7K homes in the hail path
GlenviewIL
7K homes in the hail path
Highland ParkIL
6K homes in the hail path
McHenryIL
6K homes in the hail path
DeerfieldIL
6K homes in the hail path
ElmhurstIL
6K homes in the hail path
CaryIL
5K homes in the hail path
HillsideIL
5K homes in the hail path
FrankfortIL
5K homes in the hail path
Deer ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
LakewoodIL
4K homes in the hail path
New LenoxIL
3K homes in the hail path
Lakes of the Four SeasonsIN
3K homes in the hail path
North BarringtonIL
3K homes in the hail path
Island LakeIL
3K homes in the hail path
Bull ValleyIL
3K homes in the hail path
Fox River GroveIL
2K homes in the hail path
RiverwoodsIL
2K homes in the hail path
Lake ZurichIL
2K homes in the hail path
BannockburnIL
2K homes in the hail path
Prairie GroveIL
2K homes in the hail path
LincolnshireIL
2K homes in the hail path
Barrington HillsIL
2K homes in the hail path
WinfieldIN
2K homes in the hail path
Oakwood HillsIL
1K homes in the hail path
Oak BrookIL
1K homes in the hail path
Port BarringtonIL
1K homes in the hail path
Trout ValleyIL
1K homes in the hail path
Lake BarringtonIL
909 homes in the hail path
Tower LakesIL
891 homes in the hail path
Coal CityIL
675 homes in the hail path
Burtons BridgeIL
605 homes in the hail path
SenecaIL
533 homes in the hail path
Holiday HillsIL
440 homes in the hail path
ManhattanIL
243 homes in the hail path
RidgefieldIL
112 homes in the hail path
FranklinvilleIL
41 homes in the hail path
Mount ProspectIL
14K homes in the hail path
Villa ParkIL
11K homes in the hail path
ValparaisoIN
10K homes in the hail path
EvanstonIL
9K homes in the hail path
Morton GroveIL
9K homes in the hail path
Des PlainesIL
9K homes in the hail path
WilmetteIL
9K homes in the hail path
Park RidgeIL
8K homes in the hail path
RoselleIL
8K homes in the hail path
LombardIL
8K homes in the hail path
GaryIN
8K homes in the hail path
Glendale HeightsIL
8K homes in the hail path
WheatonIL
7K homes in the hail path
Wood DaleIL
7K homes in the hail path
SkokieIL
7K homes in the hail path
AddisonIL
6K homes in the hail path
MokenaIL
6K homes in the hail path
RomeovilleIL
6K homes in the hail path
BroadviewIL
6K homes in the hail path
Prospect HeightsIL
5K homes in the hail path
Elk Grove VillageIL
5K homes in the hail path
Vernon HillsIL
5K homes in the hail path
BataviaIL
5K homes in the hail path
BerkeleyIL
5K homes in the hail path
BellwoodIL
4K homes in the hail path
La Grange ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
GlencoeIL
4K homes in the hail path
North RiversideIL
4K homes in the hail path
NilesIL
4K homes in the hail path
BloomingdaleIL
4K homes in the hail path
NorthfieldIL
4K homes in the hail path
Hanover ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
Downers GroveIL
4K homes in the hail path
MorrisIL
4K homes in the hail path
MinookaIL
4K homes in the hail path
HighlandIN
4K homes in the hail path
Forest ParkIL
3K homes in the hail path
North AuroraIL
3K homes in the hail path
ItascaIL
3K homes in the hail path
BensenvilleIL
3K homes in the hail path
WarrenvilleIL
3K homes in the hail path
Long GroveIL
3K homes in the hail path
WoodridgeIL
3K homes in the hail path
Oakbrook TerraceIL
3K homes in the hail path
HammondIN
3K homes in the hail path
BarringtonIL
3K homes in the hail path
SchaumburgIL
3K homes in the hail path
Park ForestIL
3K homes in the hail path
Wonder LakeIL
3K homes in the hail path
KildeerIL
2K homes in the hail path
HighwoodIL
2K homes in the hail path
WinnetkaIL
2K homes in the hail path
Lake in the HillsIL
2K homes in the hail path
Schiller ParkIL
2K homes in the hail path
KenilworthIL
2K homes in the hail path
GriffithIN
2K homes in the hail path
Willow SpringsIL
2K homes in the hail path
Lake ForestIL
2K homes in the hail path
AlgonquinIL
2K homes in the hail path
Round LakeIL
2K homes in the hail path
ChannahonIL
2K homes in the hail path
LisleIL
2K homes in the hail path
RosemontIL
2K homes in the hail path
VoloIL
1K homes in the hail path
Richton ParkIL
1K homes in the hail path
Franklin ParkIL
1K homes in the hail path
GolfIL
1K homes in the hail path
WestchesterIL
1K homes in the hail path
Shorewood ForestIN
1K homes in the hail path
LakemoorIL
1K homes in the hail path
Indian CreekIL
1K homes in the hail path
DarienIL
1K homes in the hail path
New BuffaloMI
1K homes in the hail path
MaywoodIL
1K homes in the hail path
LincolnwoodIL
1K homes in the hail path
InvernessIL
1K homes in the hail path
WilmingtonIL
1K homes in the hail path
BraidwoodIL
978 homes in the hail path
NorthlakeIL
837 homes in the hail path
Forest LakeIL
830 homes in the hail path
West ChicagoIL
823 homes in the hail path
MoneeIL
789 homes in the hail path
MettawaIL
788 homes in the hail path
CarpentersvilleIL
756 homes in the hail path
DiamondIL
717 homes in the hail path
Round Lake ParkIL
656 homes in the hail path
Stone ParkIL
639 homes in the hail path
AberdeenIN
627 homes in the hail path
University ParkIL
537 homes in the hail path
McCullom LakeIL
484 homes in the hail path
BartlettIL
477 homes in the hail path
East DundeeIL
469 homes in the hail path
Beverly ShoresIN
431 homes in the hail path
GreenwoodIL
369 homes in the hail path
HodgkinsIL
284 homes in the hail path
WinfieldIL
236 homes in the hail path
Lake ElizaIN
222 homes in the hail path
ChestertonIN
204 homes in the hail path
Carbon HillIL
177 homes in the hail path
Shorewood-Tower Hills-HarbertMI
152 homes in the hail path
MarseillesIL
133 homes in the hail path
MerrillvilleIN
130 homes in the hail path
HebronIL
100 homes in the hail path
GrayslakeIL
75 homes in the hail path
Campton HillsIL
70 homes in the hail path
LeroyIN
47 homes in the hail path
EssexIL
43 homes in the hail path
HartlandIL
41 homes in the hail path
KingsburyIN
35 homes in the hail path
La CrosseIN
27 homes in the hail path
LorenzoIL
27 homes in the hail path
AldenIL
26 homes in the hail path
East ChicagoIN
15 homes in the hail path
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City cards show where the August 27, 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
ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 27, 2024 Chicago, IL hail map spans 193 ZIP codes. ZIP 60098 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 9,458.
60098Woodstock, IL
9K homes in the hail path
60060Mundelein, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60084Wauconda, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60047Long Grove, IL
13K homes in the hail path
60010Barrington Hills, IL
12K homes in the hail path
60014Crystal Lake, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60565Naperville, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60540Naperville, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60050McHenry, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60013Cary, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60490Bolingbrook, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60564Naperville, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60012Crystal Lake, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60051Johnsburg, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60042Island Lake, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60004Arlington Heights, IL
13K homes in the hail path
60062Northbrook, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60126Elmhurst, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60440Bolingbrook, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60035Highland Park, IL
9K homes in the hail path
60015Deerfield, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60089Buffalo Grove, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60188Carol Stream, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60005Arlington Heights, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60450Morris, IL
6K homes in the hail path
46307Crown Point, IN
5K homes in the hail path
60074Palatine, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60090Wheeling, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60451New Lenox, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60614Chicago, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60008Rolling Meadows, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60657Chicago, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60502Aurora, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60622Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60608Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60102Algonquin, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60481Wilmington, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60030Grayslake, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60185West Chicago, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60416Coal City, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60162Hillside, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60069Lincolnshire, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60523Oak Brook, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60021Fox River Grove, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60442Manhattan, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60642Chicago, IL
670 homes in the hail path
60033Harvard, IL
472 homes in the hail path
49116MI
436 homes in the hail path
60607Chicago, IL
373 homes in the hail path
60479Verona, IL
63 homes in the hail path
60152Marengo, IL
31 homes in the hail path
60629Chicago, IL
17K homes in the hail path
60148Lombard, IL
12K homes in the hail path
60056Mount Prospect, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60636Chicago, IL
9K homes in the hail path
60068Park Ridge, IL
9K homes in the hail path
60181Villa Park, IL
8K homes in the hail path
46385Valparaiso, IN
8K homes in the hail path
60101Addison, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60025Glenview, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60007Elk Grove Village, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60091Wilmette, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60016Des Plaines, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60423Frankfort, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60563Naperville, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60093Winnetka, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60154Westchester, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60172Roselle, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60067Palatine, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60018Chicago, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60108Bloomingdale, IL
5K homes in the hail path
46404Gary, IN
5K homes in the hail path
60446Romeoville, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60139Glendale Heights, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60061Vernon Hills, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60191Wood Dale, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60616Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60143Itasca, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60045Lake Forest, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60155Broadview, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60505Aurora, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60647Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60097Wonder Lake, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60613Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
46406Gary, IN
3K homes in the hail path
60073Round Lake, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60022Glencoe, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60546Riverside, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60026Glenview, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60133Hanover Park, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60526La Grange Park, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60612Chicago, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60624Chicago, IL
2K homes in the hail path
49117New Buffalo, MI
2K homes in the hail path
60103Bartlett, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60504Aurora, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60651Chicago, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60653Chicago, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60449Monee, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60610Chicago, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60040Highwood, IL
802 homes in the hail path
46350La Porte, IN
756 homes in the hail path
60142Huntley, IL
723 homes in the hail path
46304Chesterton, IN
647 homes in the hail path
60585Plainfield, IL
533 homes in the hail path
60661Chicago, IL
433 homes in the hail path
60484University Park, IL
411 homes in the hail path
46360Michigan City, IN
390 homes in the hail path
49128Three Oaks, MI
389 homes in the hail path
49129MI
379 homes in the hail path
60605Chicago, IL
276 homes in the hail path
60034Hebron, IL
264 homes in the hail path
60519Aurora, IL
227 homes in the hail path
60611Chicago, IL
115 homes in the hail path
49115Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI
77 homes in the hail path
49125Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI
75 homes in the hail path
60606Chicago, IL
67 homes in the hail path
60603Chicago, IL
53 homes in the hail path
46383Valparaiso, IN
8K homes in the hail path
60076Skokie, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60631Chicago, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60053Morton Grove, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60510Batavia, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60189Wheaton, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60201Evanston, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60516Downers Grove, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60448Mokena, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60137Glen Ellyn, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60153Maywood, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60106Bensenville, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60104Bellwood, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60077Skokie, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60656Chicago, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60618Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60048Libertyville, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60621Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60609Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60130Forest Park, IL
3K homes in the hail path
46319Griffith, IN
3K homes in the hail path
60447Minooka, IL
3K homes in the hail path
46323Hammond, IN
3K homes in the hail path
60466Park Forest, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60652Chicago, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60555Warrenville, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60163Berkeley, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60176Schiller Park, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60517Woodridge, IL
2K homes in the hail path
46322Highland, IN
2K homes in the hail path
60410Channahon, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60070Prospect Heights, IL
2K homes in the hail path
46341Hebron, IN
2K homes in the hail path
60513Brookfield, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60203Skokie, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60620Chicago, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60131Franklin Park, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60480Willow Springs, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60202Evanston, IL
2K homes in the hail path
60617Chicago, IL
1K homes in the hail path
46356Lowell, IN
1K homes in the hail path
60160Melrose Park, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60471Richton Park, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60157Roselle, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60173Schaumburg, IL
962 homes in the hail path
60542North Aurora, IL
935 homes in the hail path
60187Wheaton, IL
912 homes in the hail path
60043Kenilworth, IL
844 homes in the hail path
46407Gary, IN
760 homes in the hail path
60118West Dundee, IL
739 homes in the hail path
46301Beverly Shores, IN
652 homes in the hail path
60619Chicago, IL
643 homes in the hail path
60156Lake in the Hills, IL
558 homes in the hail path
61360Seneca, IL
533 homes in the hail path
60175Campton Hills, IL
446 homes in the hail path
60029Golf, IL
413 homes in the hail path
60169Hoffman Estates, IL
399 homes in the hail path
60654Chicago, IL
190 homes in the hail path
60443Matteson, IL
172 homes in the hail path
60515Downers Grove, IL
157 homes in the hail path
61341Marseilles, IL
155 homes in the hail path
46348La Crosse, IN
147 homes in the hail path
60020Fox Lake, IL
116 homes in the hail path
60602Chicago, IL
108 homes in the hail path
60935Essex, IL
102 homes in the hail path
60444Mazon, IL
78 homes in the hail path
60954Momence, IL
77 homes in the hail path
60913Bonfield, IL
75 homes in the hail path
60950Manteno, IL
71 homes in the hail path
60141IL
62 homes in the hail path
46349Lake Village, IN
37 homes in the hail path
60601Chicago, IL
31 homes in the hail path
46302IN
20 homes in the hail path
60470Ransom, IL
10 homes in the hail path
60649Chicago, IL
10 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 193 ZIP codes
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Public Storm Reports
Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 27, 2024 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 10 public hail reports, 28 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 27, 2024 5:13 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 N Marengo | IL | Based on public photo on social media. |
August 27, 2024 5:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Woodstock | IL | Near the intersection of Rt 14 and Rose Farm Road in Woodstock. Relayed by county EMA. |
August 27, 2024 5:29 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SSW Woodstock | IL | Near Rt 14 and Dean Street... relayed by county EMA. |
August 27, 2024 5:29 PM CT |
2.50 in | 2 S Woodstock | IL | A video received via social media shows hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter approximately 2 miles south of Woodstock. |
August 27, 2024 6:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Mchenry | IL | Relayed via mping. |
August 27, 2024 6:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSE Indian Creek | IL | Corrects previous hail report time from 1 SSE Indian Creek. Photos shared on social media of hail at least 1 in diameter. In addition... the hail caused damage to roofs... siding... and window screens. Time estimated by radar. |
August 27, 2024 6:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | Vernon Hills | IL | Relayed via mping. |
August 27, 2024 6:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | Lake Zurich | IL | Video shared on social media showed half dollar size hail falling with strong winds. In addition... there were reports of tree branches down blocking lanes of traffic. Time estimated by radar. |
August 27, 2024 6:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Hawthorn Woods | IL | Relayed via mping. |
August 27, 2024 7:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Mount Prospect | IL | Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 27, 2024 5:25 PM CT | Union | IL | Main Street blocked south of Park Street in Union due to downed power lines. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 6:00 PM CT | 2 NNW Wauconda | IL | Large limbs down with measured 80 mph winds from handheld anemometer. Also penny sized hail. | |
August 27, 2024 6:08 PM CT | 1 NW Wauconda | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage near Wauconda. Relayed via mping. | |
August 27, 2024 6:08 PM CT | 1 NW Wauconda | IL | Lake County EM reports large tree limb downed near Indian Ridge Trail and Pine Street in Wauconda. Other tree damage nearby including Main Street and Garland Road... Main Street and Honey Hill Drive. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 6:12 PM CT | 1 NE Long Grove | IL | Power lines downed along Aptakisic Road in Long Grove. | |
August 27, 2024 6:17 PM CT | 1 SW Rolling Meadows | IL | Photo shared on social media shows a large tree branch as least 12 inches in diameter snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 6:24 PM CT | 1 SSW Mount Prospect | IL | Delayed report. Large sections of trees and fences blown down near and along S Lancaster Avenue. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 6:29 PM CT | 1 SSE Bannockburn | IL | Photo shared on social media showed a large tree limb blocking a roadway near Aitken Drive and Meadow Drive. | |
August 27, 2024 6:34 PM CT | Highland Park | IL | Photo shared on social media of 12 inch diameter branch snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 6:48 PM CT | 1 ENE Evanston | IL | Public report of multiple large tree branches downed along Orrington Avenue and Sheridan Road near the Northwestern University campus in Evanston. Most significant damage is generally within a few block area. Time estimated by radar. Relayed by NWS employee. | |
August 27, 2024 6:53 PM CT | 2 SW Crystal Lake | IL | Photo shared via social media shows large branch downed on Buckingham Drive near McHenry Avenue. | |
August 27, 2024 7:19 PM CT | 1 NW Prospect Heights | IL | Large tree branches downed onto IL-83 south of Palatine Road. Relayed via broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 7:20 PM CT | 1 SW Deerfield | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage in Deerfield. Large branches downed and at least one tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 7:23 PM CT | 1 NW Glendale Heights | IL | Glenside Fire Department reports multiple power lines downed in Glendale Heights. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 7:37 PM CT | 1 NW Rosemont | IL | Reports of damage to building roofs on the northeastern side of OHare airport. There was also a Amazon trailer blown over and a street sign with two 4x4 posts snapped near the intersection of Mannheim and Higgins Rd. Time estimated by radar and by reports of strong winds at the airport. | |
August 27, 2024 7:38 PM CT | 2 WSW Des Plaines | IL | Trees and tree branches downed along Mount Prospect Road between Golf and Touhy Roads. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 7:59 PM CT | Brookfield | IL | Photo shared on social media shows a large tree branch at least 6 inches in diameter snapped and partially laid on a house. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:02 PM CT | Michigan City | IN | Several trees and power lines down throughout Michigan City. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:30 PM CT | 1 WNW Bolingbrook | IL | Photo shared via social media shows a portion of roofing blew off of a nearby business and was lying in the street near Schmidt and Boughton Roads. Time estimated using radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:35 PM CT | Union Pier | MI | Large trees down onto homes and several cars in Union Pier. Photos on Facebook. No injuries reported. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:37 PM CT | 1 NNE Romeoville | IL | Road closed due to storm damage. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:38 PM CT | 2 NE Romeoville | IL | IL-53 closed due to tree branches and power lines downed. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:40 PM CT | 1 E Bolingbrook | IL | Public report of large tree branch broken... and possible damage to power lines in Bolingbrook. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 27, 2024 8:44 PM CT | 2 E Bolingbrook | IL | Tree down at Humphrey Middle School... diameter 5-7 inches. Some roofing damage along Pinecrest Road. | |
August 27, 2024 6:05 PM CT | 80 mph | 1 NNW Wauconda | IL | In collaboration with local emergency management and police officials... extensive storm damage was reported in Wauconda associated with a microburst that caused wind speeds around or above 80 mph. Nine separate areas experienced extensive tree damage resulting in closure of roads... and trees fell on at least two houses. In addition... a long wooden pier with dozens of boats attached was snapped in half... causing damage to another pier and surrounding boats. A trained weather spotter reported an 80 mph wind gust on the north side of Wauconda during the storm. Time estimated by radar. |
August 27, 2024 6:49 PM CT | 62 mph | 1 ESE Evanston | IL | Private weather station KILEVANS56 reported 62 mph gust in Evanston. |
August 27, 2024 7:02 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 NE Navy Pier | IL | Harrison-Dever Crib reported 52 knot gust. |
August 27, 2024 7:39 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 NW Ohare Airport | IL | Mesonet equipment at the northwest side of Ohare Airport recorded 59 mph gust. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
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