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 2.00". There are 13 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 15, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The May 15, 2025 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 2,386 square miles and includes an estimated 2,410,229 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,079 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 911,452 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 739 sq mi | 521,774 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,079 sq mi | 911,452 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 308 sq mi | 476,643 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 158 sq mi | 266,117 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 58 sq mi | 121,397 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 29 sq mi | 102,165 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 sq mi | 10,681 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 0 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 15, 2025 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 578,075 single-family homes, 75,491 townhomes, and 890,989 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 249,203 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 141,542 | 14,390 | 183,081 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 249,203 | 27,754 | 300,780 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 96,261 | 20,035 | 177,557 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 58,316 | 8,157 | 100,397 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 14,437 | 2,537 | 66,339 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 14,360 | 1,993 | 61,505 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,956 | 625 | 1,330 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 15, 2025 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Lake County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 56,436 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 118 cities near Chicago, IL. Chicago, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 179,594 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 15, 2025 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 15, 2025 Chicago, IL hail map spans 149 ZIP codes. ZIP 60099 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,582.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 15, 2025 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 13 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2025 6:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Park City | IL | Trained spotter reported quarter size hail on the south side of Gurnee. Time estimated by radar. |
May 15, 2025 6:41 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 W Waukegan | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 6:42 PM CT |
2.00 in | Gurnee | IL | Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail on the west side of Gurnee. |
May 15, 2025 6:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Waukegan | IL | Public report of quarter size hail in northern Waukegan. |
May 15, 2025 6:47 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NE Pleasant Prairie | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 6:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | Kenosha | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 6:50 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 N Pleasant Prairie | WI | Half dollar size hail on the south side of town. |
May 15, 2025 6:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Zion | IL | Public report of quarter size hail on the west side of Zion. Time estimated by radar. |
May 15, 2025 6:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Kenosha | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 15, 2025 6:53 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 NNW Kenosha | WI | Picture of 2 inch hail. |
May 15, 2025 6:54 PM CT |
2.00 in | Winthrop Harbor | IL | Multiple public reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter in Winthrop Harbor. |
May 15, 2025 6:55 PM CT |
1.75 in | Winthrop Harbor | IL | Public report of golf ball size hail near Winthrop Harbor. Relayed via mping. |
May 15, 2025 6:58 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 N Pleasant Prairie | WI | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2025 6:23 PM CT | 1 N Lakemoor | IL | Public report of tree damage between McHenry and Volo. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 15, 2025 6:25 PM CT | Vernon Hills | IL | Public report of small branches broken in Vernon Hills. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 15, 2025 6:31 PM CT | Lake Catherine | IL | Pictures received of a large tree down on a home causing damage to the siding on the back of the home in addition to the gutters and part of the roof. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 15, 2025 6:37 PM CT | 1 S Antioch | IL | Corrects previous storm surge report from 1 S Antioch. Trained spotter reports estimated 2.5 foot diameter tree broken and has fallen onto house. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 15, 2025 7:00 PM CT | 3 S Union Grove | WI | 2 power poles down in Paris. Time estimated from radar. Reports of individual trees down scattered across Kenosha county. | |
May 15, 2025 7:00 PM CT | 4 ESE Bohners Lake | WI | Several large trees damaged and another tree down on wires in the town of Wheatland. Shed... barn and playset damaged one mile north. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 15, 2025 7:47 PM CT | Braidwood | IL | Brick chimney of house demolished in Braidwood. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 15, 2025 9:04 PM CT | Trail Creek | IN | Received photos of tree limbs down. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 15, 2025 9:05 PM CT | 2 E Pottawattomie Park | IN | Delayed report of large tree downed on mobile home. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 15, 2025 9:05 PM CT | Michigan City | IN | Trees down. One reportedly on a mobile home. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 15, 2025 6:40 PM CT | 67 mph | 2 ENE Genoa | IL | Trained spotter reports measured 67 mph gust east of Genoa. |
May 15, 2025 6:45 PM CT | 65 mph | 5 NW Marengo | IL | IL-DOT weather station north of Marengo reported 65 mph gust. |
May 15, 2025 6:57 PM CT | 58 mph | Wonder Lake | IL | Private weather station reported 58 mph gust near Wonder Lake. |
May 15, 2025 7:20 PM CT | 61 mph | 3 NE Navy Pier | IL | Harrison Dever Crib reported 61 mph gust. |
| 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 15, 2025 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 15, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 16, 2024 through Apr 30, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 30, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
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