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Hail Map with Reports for Kankakee, IL

View the free hail map with reports for Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 54 public hail reports, 125 public wind reports, and 13 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 27, 2026 event.

Region: Kankakee, IL
July 27, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Kankakee, IL on July 27, 2026
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Max Hail
4.00+
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
54
Largest report: 3.00"
Public Wind Reports
125
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
13
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Kankakee, IL Hail Map

The July 27, 2026 hail swath map for Kankakee, IL covers approximately 4,004 square miles and includes an estimated 2,498,308 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,156 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 457,195 people.

Mapped Impact Area
4,004 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
2,498,308
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"716 sq mi180,392
0.50-0.75"1,156 sq mi457,195
0.75-1.00"680 sq mi427,073
1.00-1.25"503 sq mi341,059
1.25-1.50"359 sq mi367,448
1.50-1.75"220 sq mi278,431
1.75-2.00"112 sq mi141,081
2.00-2.25"71 sq mi87,096
2.25-2.50"48 sq mi66,876
2.50-2.75"32 sq mi37,873
2.75-3.00"33 sq mi55,208
3.00-3.25"20 sq mi15,942
3.25-3.50"12 sq mi7,324
3.50-3.75"10 sq mi4,928
3.75-4.00"7 sq mi4,967
4.00"+22 sq mi25,415

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 27, 2026 hail swath map area for Kankakee, IL, HailGeeks estimates 920,998 single-family homes, 117,134 townhomes, and 468,660 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 173,487 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
920,998
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
117,134
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Multifamily Properties
468,660
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"73,8908,89518,505
0.50-0.75"173,48720,35387,346
0.75-1.00"149,73622,434105,493
1.00-1.25"133,56213,32168,306
1.25-1.50"133,13910,92879,978
1.50-1.75"98,07111,60556,401
1.75-2.00"49,7168,34621,105
2.00-2.25"32,4105,1439,093
2.25-2.50"24,4705,4166,953
2.50-2.75"13,0322,8015,122
2.75-3.00"17,1414,6276,250
3.00-3.25"5,1801,5401,882
3.25-3.50"3,147226338
3.50-3.75"1,684348460
3.75-4.00"2,023145181
4.00"+10,3101,0061,247

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 213 cities near Kankakee, IL. Bolingbrook, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 16,894 single-family homes exposed.

BolingbrookIL
17K homes in the hail path
Orland ParkIL
11K homes in the hail path
WoodridgeIL
11K homes in the hail path
RomeovilleIL
9K homes in the hail path
Homer GlenIL
8K homes in the hail path
DarienIL
7K homes in the hail path
LockportIL
7K homes in the hail path
LemontIL
5K 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 213 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 27, 2026 Kankakee, IL hail map spans 222 ZIP codes. ZIP 60491 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 4.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,573.

60491Homer Glen, IL
8K homes in the hail path
60439Lemont, IL
7K 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
47921Boswell, IN
425 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 222 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 Kankakee, IL currently list 54 public hail reports, 125 public wind reports, and 13 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
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
11:52 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
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
12:14 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.

July 27, 2026
12:20 PM CT
1.75 in 1 Ene Willowbrook IL

Golf ball size hail near 63rd Street and County Line Road. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:26 PM CT
1.00 in Darien IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:30 PM CT
1.75 in 1 Ne Tinley Park IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

July 27, 2026
12:32 PM CT
1.75 in 2 Se Lemont IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:35 PM CT
1.25 in 3 Nw Homer Glen IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:47 PM CT
1.00 in 1 W Oak Forest IL

Relayed via mping.

July 27, 2026
12:49 PM CT
1.75 in 2 Ne Mokena IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:50 PM CT
1.00 in Oak Forest IL

Also estimated 60 mph winds.

July 27, 2026
12:50 PM CT
1.00 in 1 Nw Oak Lawn IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2026
12:51 PM CT
1.00 in 1 Sw Evergreen Park IL

Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.

Showing 54 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 27, 2026 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Kankakee, IL region as the July 27, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 3, 2026 through Jul 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2026.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Kankakee, IL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 27, 2026 Kankakee, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Kankakee, IL on July 27, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 4.00+ in the Kankakee, IL area on July 27, 2026.
How accurate is this Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL hail area?
An estimated 2,498,308 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 4,004 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 Kankakee, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 54 hail reports, 125 wind reports, and 13 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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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