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View the free hail map with reports for Chicago, IL from July 27, 2026. 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
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Event Status
Jul 27, 2026
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The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 65 public hail reports, 181 public wind reports, and 12 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 27, 2026 event.

Region: Chicago, IL
July 27, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Chicago, IL on July 27, 2026
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Max Hail
4.00+
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
65
Largest report: 3.00"
Public Wind Reports
181
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
12
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map

The July 27, 2026 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 5,909 square miles and includes an estimated 5,871,555 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,654 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 1,432,029 people.

Mapped Impact Area
5,909 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
5,871,555
Highest population band: 0.75-1.00"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"1,236 sq mi431,742
0.50-0.75"1,654 sq mi1,243,262
0.75-1.00"1,117 sq mi1,432,029
1.00-1.25"734 sq mi933,749
1.25-1.50"519 sq mi749,418
1.50-1.75"304 sq mi541,312
1.75-2.00"119 sq mi213,644
2.00-2.25"61 sq mi95,641
2.25-2.50"37 sq mi76,859
2.50-2.75"25 sq mi36,301
2.75-3.00"32 sq mi56,004
3.00-3.25"19 sq mi17,327
3.25-3.50"12 sq mi6,946
3.50-3.75"10 sq mi4,807
3.75-4.00"7 sq mi5,045
4.00"+22 sq mi27,469

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 27, 2026 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 1,759,999 single-family homes, 257,056 townhomes, and 1,518,544 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 385,543 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
1,759,999
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
257,056
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Multifamily Properties
1,518,544
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"155,08421,17065,362
0.50-0.75"385,54352,938305,332
0.75-1.00"351,47355,048513,427
1.00-1.25"270,76437,648268,108
1.25-1.50"235,20427,993186,359
1.50-1.75"170,11926,174116,971
1.75-2.00"75,36213,26928,776
2.00-2.25"35,7235,5569,797
2.25-2.50"27,6746,0628,897
2.50-2.75"12,6712,6674,715
2.75-3.00"17,3835,0855,990
3.00-3.25"5,3761,5452,442
3.25-3.50"2,984222328
3.50-3.75"1,641344458
3.75-4.00"1,959225183
4.00"+11,0391,1101,399

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 343 cities near Chicago, IL. Bolingbrook, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 17,429 single-family homes exposed.

BolingbrookIL
17K homes in the hail path
Orland ParkIL
12K homes in the hail path
WoodridgeIL
11K homes in the hail path
Homer GlenIL
9K homes in the hail path
RomeovilleIL
8K homes in the hail path
DarienIL
7K homes in the hail path
LockportIL
7K homes in the hail path
LemontIL
6K homes in the hail path
Palos ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
NapervilleIL
30K homes in the hail path
New LenoxIL
11K homes in the hail path
Tinley ParkIL
10K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 343 cities

City cards show where the July 27, 2026 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 July 27, 2026 Chicago, IL hail map spans 356 ZIP codes. ZIP 60439 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 4.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,068.

60439Lemont, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60491Homer Glen, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60467Orland Park, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60527Burr Ridge, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60517Woodridge, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60464Palos Park, IL
3K homes in the hail path
60440Bolingbrook, IL
13K homes in the hail path
60462Orland Park, IL
11K homes in the hail path
60561Darien, IL
6K homes in the hail path
60441Lockport, IL
9K homes in the hail path
60446Romeoville, IL
7K homes in the hail path
60565Naperville, IL
11K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 356 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 27, 2026 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 65 public hail reports, 181 public wind reports, and 12 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
July 27, 2026
10:56 AM CT
1.00 in 1 W West Dundee IL

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

July 27, 2026
10:58 AM CT
1.00 in 1 S West Dundee IL

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

July 27, 2026
11:17 AM CT
1.00 in 1 S Hanover Park IL

Public report of quarter size hail relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
11:43 AM CT
1.00 in 1 Se Schaumburg IL

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

July 27, 2026
11:45 AM CT
1.25 in 1 Se Schaumburg IL

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

July 27, 2026
11:47 AM CT
1.00 in 3 W York Center IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
11:48 AM CT
1.25 in 1 Nw Roselle IL

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

July 27, 2026
11:48 AM CT
1.00 in 1 W Medinah IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
11:52 AM CT
1.00 in 1 Sw York Center IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
11:54 AM CT
1.75 in Oak Brook IL

Public report of golf ball size hail in Oak Brook. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
11:54 AM CT
1.50 in 1 N Oakbrook Terrace IL

Public report of ping pong ball size hail at Oakbrook Terrace. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
11:56 AM CT
1.00 in 1 Nw Villa Park IL

Public report of nickel to quarter size hail in Villa Park. Some melting occurred prior to measurement. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:00 PM CT
1.50 in 1 Ne Downers Grove IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
12:01 PM CT
1.50 in 1 E La Grange Park IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
12:02 PM CT
1.25 in 1 Nw Countryside IL

Public report of hail up to half dollar size near 55th Street and Willow Springs Road. Most hail stones nickel size.

July 27, 2026
12:04 PM CT
2.00 in 1 Nw Clarendon Hills IL

Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).

July 27, 2026
12:09 PM CT
1.00 in Elmhurst IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:11 PM CT
1.50 in 1 E Glendale Heights IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
12:14 PM CT
1.50 in 2 Nw Lisle IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:18 PM CT
2.50 in 1 Wnw Westmont IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

Showing 65 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 27, 2026 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 July 27, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 2, 2026 through Jul 26, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 26, 2026.

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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 July 27, 2026 Chicago, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Chicago, IL on July 27, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 4.00+ in the Chicago, IL area on July 27, 2026.
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 July 27, 2026 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 5,871,555 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 5,909 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 July 27, 2026 Chicago, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 65 hail reports, 181 wind reports, and 12 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?
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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?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the July 27, 2026 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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