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Hail Map with Reports for Chicago, IL

View the free hail map with reports for Chicago, IL from August 16, 2025. This event is marked as Complete, with a Extreme storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 16, 2025
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 11 public hail reports, 43 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 16, 2025 event.

Region: Chicago, IL
August 16, 2025 Hail swath map preview for Chicago, IL on August 16, 2025
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Max Hail
2.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
11
Largest report: 1.50"
Public Wind Reports
43
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map

The August 16, 2025 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 2,833 square miles and includes an estimated 2,719,905 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 1,196 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 1,380,781 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,833 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
2,719,905
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"1,196 sq mi1,380,781
0.50-0.75"1,080 sq mi766,199
0.75-1.00"308 sq mi263,059
1.00-1.25"117 sq mi131,196
1.25-1.50"58 sq mi91,303
1.50-1.75"40 sq mi41,132
1.75-2.00"17 sq mi21,941
2.00-2.25"12 sq mi18,440
2.25-2.50"5 sq mi5,854

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 16, 2025 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 932,898 single-family homes, 142,598 townhomes, and 464,681 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 475,273 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
932,898
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
142,598
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
464,681
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"475,27365,389258,176
0.50-0.75"264,23545,296106,932
0.75-1.00"98,41113,09537,011
1.00-1.25"37,0808,18927,251
1.25-1.50"26,8154,66923,677
1.50-1.75"15,0802,0286,328
1.75-2.00"8,0031,2602,907
2.00-2.25"5,7912,2492,165
2.25-2.50"2,210423234

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 205 cities near Chicago, IL. Naperville, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 33,318 single-family homes exposed.

NapervilleIL
33K homes in the hail path
PalatineIL
11K homes in the hail path
Lake in the HillsIL
10K homes in the hail path
Crystal LakeIL
8K homes in the hail path
InvernessIL
5K homes in the hail path
CaryIL
5K homes in the hail path
Oakwood HillsIL
1K homes in the hail path
Mount ProspectIL
14K homes in the hail path
WoodstockIL
6K homes in the hail path
LakewoodIL
5K homes in the hail path
Deer ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
BarringtonIL
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 205 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 16, 2025 Chicago, IL hail map spans 219 ZIP codes. ZIP 60014 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 13,408.

60014Crystal Lake, IL
13K homes in the hail path
60013Cary, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60010Barrington Hills, IL
15K homes in the hail path
60565Naperville, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60540Naperville, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60564Naperville, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60067Palatine, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60156Lake in the Hills, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60021Fox River Grove, IL
1K homes in the hail path
60056Mount Prospect, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60098Woodstock, IL
10K homes in the hail path
60047Long Grove, IL
8K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 219 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 16, 2025 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 11 public hail reports, 43 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
August 16, 2025
3:51 PM CT
1.00 in Woodstock IL

Relayed via mping.

August 16, 2025
4:04 PM CT
1.50 in 1 SW Port Barrington IL

Relayed via mping.

August 16, 2025
4:05 PM CT
1.25 in Cary IL

Relayed via mping.

August 16, 2025
4:25 PM CT
1.25 in 1 E Palatine IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

August 16, 2025
4:28 PM CT
1.00 in Rolling Meadows IL

Harper College. Multiple large branches also broken.

August 16, 2025
4:33 PM CT
1.00 in Arlington Heights IL

1333 Chicago Ave.

August 16, 2025
4:38 PM CT
1.00 in 1 S Des Plaines IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

August 16, 2025
4:39 PM CT
1.00 in 1 SE Mount Prospect IL

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

August 16, 2025
4:44 PM CT
1.25 in Des Plaines IL

Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

August 16, 2025
5:12 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NE Woodridge IL

Photo shared on social media shows 1 hail.

August 16, 2025
5:14 PM CT
1.50 in 3 SW Naperville IL

Relayed via mping.

Showing 11 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 16, 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

Related Hail Maps in the Chicago, IL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Chicago, IL region as the August 16, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 26, 2025 through Aug 12, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 12, 2025.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 16, 2025 Chicago, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Chicago, IL on August 16, 2025?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.25" in the Chicago, IL area on August 16, 2025.
How accurate is this Chicago, IL hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the August 16, 2025 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Chicago, IL event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Chicago, IL hail area?
An estimated 2,719,905 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,833 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the August 16, 2025 Chicago, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 11 hail reports, 43 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Chicago, IL hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 30, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Chicago, IL area — what should I do?
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