The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 13 public hail reports, 185 public wind reports, and 8 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 11, 2026 event.
View the August 11, 2026 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.
The August 11, 2026 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 2,586 square miles and includes an estimated 1,223,854 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,180 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 584,797 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 715 sq mi | 449,438 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,180 sq mi | 584,797 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 466 sq mi | 162,820 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 144 sq mi | 21,575 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 41 sq mi | 2,732 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 15 sq mi | 501 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 5 sq mi | 122 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 45 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 258 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 sq mi | 1,392 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 4 sq mi | 174 |
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Inside the August 11, 2026 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 492,993 single-family homes, 65,661 townhomes, and 117,942 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 240,700 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 179,170 | 21,028 | 54,232 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 240,700 | 31,131 | 53,734 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 63,681 | 12,292 | 8,020 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7,185 | 1,105 | 1,834 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,095 | 97 | 48 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 230 | 2 | 4 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 121 | 1 | 12 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 641 | 2 | 56 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 82 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 11, 2026 Chicago, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Hail from the August 11, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Starke County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 2,007 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Zooming in, the swath touched 130 cities near Chicago, IL. North Judson, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 574 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 11, 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.
At the ZIP level, the August 11, 2026 Chicago, IL hail map spans 125 ZIP codes. ZIP 46366 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,533.
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Public storm report tables connected to the August 11, 2026 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 13 public hail reports, 185 public wind reports, and 8 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 9:30 AM CT |
2.00 in | Toto | IN | Photo on Facebook of a 2 inch hailstone in Toto that fell at 930 AM CDT. |
August 11, 2026 9:30 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Hail damage to cars on Toto Road north of north Judson from baseball sized hail. |
August 11, 2026 9:32 AM CT |
0.88 in | Cedar Lake | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 9:35 AM CT |
2.00 in | Knox | IN | Photo of 2 inches hailstones in Knox. Measured with a ruler. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 9:35 AM CT |
2.50 in | Knox | IN | Photo of what appears to be hen egg to tennis ball sized hail in Knox (2 to 2.5 inches in diameter). Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 9:36 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Crown Point | IN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
August 11, 2026 10:05 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Corrects time of previous hail report from 3 E English Lake. Photo on Facebook of baseball sized hail north of North Judson. Measured with a ruler. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 Wsw Toto | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 1 N North Judson | IN | Damage to car windshields and roofs in North Judson due to large hail. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 2 W Toto | IN | Photos of baseball sized hail between Knox and North Judson. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Photo on Facebook of baseball sized hail north of North Judson. Measured with a ruler. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
3.00 in | 2 W Toto | IN | Estimated 3 inch hailstone. Photo on Facebook but no official measurement. Fell on SR 39 north of North Judson. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 Ene Lakes Of The Four | IN | relayed by media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 10:03 AM CT | 1 Nne Sandwich | IL | Two approx 8 inch diameter branches down on pleasant street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:07 AM CT | 1 Ese Big Rock | IL | Photo on social media showed a tree 12 to 18 inches in diameter snapped and fell onto a fence in a subdivision near Garnart Road. | |
August 11, 2026 10:11 AM CT | 70 mph | Sugar Grove | IL | Significant tree damage reported in town. |
August 11, 2026 10:11 AM CT | 85 mph | 2 Wnw Sugar Grove | IL | KARR - Aurora / Sugar Grove Airport. |
August 11, 2026 10:12 AM CT | 1 Nnw Sugar Grove | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree blown down partially blocking a residential road near Galena Boulevard and Route 47. | |
August 11, 2026 10:13 AM CT | 97 mph | 1 Se Sugar Grove | IL | Home weather station measured a 97 mph wind gust. |
August 11, 2026 10:13 AM CT | 1 Ne Yorkville | IL | Photo shared of a large tree down. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:14 AM CT | 66 mph | 1 Ne Lily Lake | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:15 AM CT | 53 mph | 2 Ene Marseilles | IL | Private weather station: 1.8 ENE Marseilles. |
August 11, 2026 10:15 AM CT | 1 N Seneca | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree limb snapped off a tree near Main Street and Jackson Street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:16 AM CT | 1 N Boulder Hill | IL | multiple large branches 6-8 inches in diameter down north side of town. | |
August 11, 2026 10:18 AM CT | 64 mph | 2 Se Yorkville | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:18 AM CT | 1 Nnw Oswego | IL | tree branches reported down. | |
August 11, 2026 10:19 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 Se Seneca | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 10:21 AM CT | 65 mph | 1 Ene Oswego | IL | Private weather station: 0.9 SSE Oswego. |
August 11, 2026 10:21 AM CT | 4 Wnw Batavia | IL | Photos of snapped tree branches. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:22 AM CT | St. Charles | IL | large branches downed across town. relayed by social media. | |
August 11, 2026 10:23 AM CT | 3 E Aurora | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree completely uprooted near Kautz Road and New York Street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:24 AM CT | 89 mph | 3 Se Batavia | IL | Private weather station: KILAUROR58. |
August 11, 2026 10:24 AM CT | 4 W Plainfield | IL | Shingle damage_ damage to gazebo_ and flag pole ripped off of house. | |
August 11, 2026 10:25 AM CT | 2 Nne Morris | IL | Photo on social media showed a semi truck blown over into power lines on Route 6 between Route 47 and Ashley Road. | |
August 11, 2026 10:27 AM CT | 1 Wnw Crystal Lawns | IL | Tree damage and minor fascia damage to a house west of Joliet Mall. | |
August 11, 2026 10:27 AM CT | Warrenville | IL | reports of trees and wires down throughout town_ with a few structures damaged; mostly between rt 56 and I-88. | |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 80 mph | 2 Nnw Warrenville | IL | A corridor of destructive winds impacted Warrenville and a portion of Lisle during the derecho on August 11. Extensive tree damage occurred in Blackwell Forest Preserve_ Herrick Lake Forest Preserve_ |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 80 mph | 2 Sse Plainfield | IL | Received 1.59 inches of rain so far. Power out with tree and siding damage to homes. |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 85 mph | 2 Nw Plainfield | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 88 mph | 2 Nw Plainfield | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Plainfield. |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 2 W Bolingbrook | IL | A 12 inch diameter tree was blown down partially blocking a road near Jamie McGee Elementary School. | |
August 11, 2026 10:28 AM CT | 2 Wsw Bolingbrook | IL | One tree and several tree limbs blown down near Jane Addams Middle School. | |
August 11, 2026 10:29 AM CT | 3 Sw Warrenville | IL | large tree branches down. | |
August 11, 2026 10:29 AM CT | 4 Ssw Naperville | IL | tree branches 4-6 inch diameter down near 95th and Book Road. | |
August 11, 2026 10:29 AM CT | Plainfield | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree and power lines blown down near James Street and Commercial Street. Many other trees damaged nearby. | |
August 11, 2026 10:30 AM CT | 62 mph | 2 Nw Plainfield | IL | Private weather station: 2.3 NW Plainfield. |
August 11, 2026 10:30 AM CT | 1 E Crystal Lawns | IL | Photo on social media showed a healthy tree roughly one foot in diameter completely snapped at its base on Loch Lane. | |
August 11, 2026 10:30 AM CT | 1 Se Crystal Lawns | IL | Scattered tree limbs 4 to 8 inches in diameter snapped and blown down. | |
August 11, 2026 10:30 AM CT | 2 Nne Crystal Lawns | IL | Multiple trees and large tree limbs blown down west of Gaylord Road between Division Street and Renwick Road. | |
August 11, 2026 10:31 AM CT | 96 mph | 2 Nnw Shorewood | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 10:31 AM CT | 1 Wnw Lisle | IL | Photo on social media shows a large tree down. Numerous trees down all over the neighborhood. | |
August 11, 2026 10:31 AM CT | 1 Wsw Carol Stream | IL | Photo sent of a 8 inch diameter tree snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:32 AM CT | 1 Ne Winfield | IL | Trees downed onto power lines. | |
August 11, 2026 10:32 AM CT | 1 W Coal City | IL | A large tree was snapped several feet above the ground and fell onto a house along Route 113 causing damage. | |
August 11, 2026 10:32 AM CT | 2 Wnw Rockdale | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree limb snapped off a tree near Caterpillar Drive and McDonough Street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:33 AM CT | 1 Wnw Joliet | IL | large branches downed_ relayed by social media. time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:34 AM CT | 58 mph | Nws Chicago-Romeoville | IL | Peak wind gust of 58 mph measured by Davis weather station at NWS Chicago office. Severe gusts lasted for 5 to 10 minutes as the storm moved overhead. There are numerous small branches down in the vi |
August 11, 2026 10:34 AM CT | 1 Ese Lisle | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree completely uprooted near Thatcher Road and Walnut Avenue. | |
August 11, 2026 10:35 AM CT | 70 mph | 1 W Braidwood | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:35 AM CT | 1 E Lockport | IL | Several public reports of trees downed in and near Lockport. | |
August 11, 2026 10:35 AM CT | 4 E Boulder Hill | IL | 6 inch tree branches reported down at Aurora at Eola and Ridge. | |
August 11, 2026 10:36 AM CT | 3 Ne Lockport | IL | large branches broken near archer and smith roads intersection. | |
August 11, 2026 10:37 AM CT | 65 mph | 2 Nnw Mazon | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 10:37 AM CT | 1 Nne New Lenox | IL | Photos sent of snapped tree branches. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 70 mph | 2 N Lemont | IL | Peak wind gust of 70 mph measured by sonic anemometer at a height of 10m. |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 1 S Lemont | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Lemont. Multiple public reports of large tree limbs downed in Lemont. | |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 1 S Lemont | IL | Lemont EMA reports multiple areas with significant tree damage in Lemont. Includes a few trees uprooted or snapped_ and numerous large branches downed. Areas along Peiffer Avenue_ Keepataw Drive_ and | |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 1 Sse Downers Grove | IL | multiple large branches broken_ one tree snapped. | |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 2 Sw Darien | IL | report of 18 inch diameter tree down. | |
August 11, 2026 10:38 AM CT | 2 Wnw Darien | IL | Photos shared via social media show multiple large branches broken near McCollum Park. | |
August 11, 2026 10:39 AM CT | 70 mph | Coal City | IL | Private weather station: KILCOALC4. |
August 11, 2026 10:40 AM CT | 88 mph | 2 Nw Plainfield | IL | Second personal weather station measured an 88 mph wind gust in Plainfield. |
August 11, 2026 10:40 AM CT | 1 Nw Clarendon Hills | IL | small branches (1-3 inches) down on home. | |
August 11, 2026 10:40 AM CT | 2 S Homer Glen | IL | Several trees downed across southern portions of Homer Glen. | |
August 11, 2026 10:40 AM CT | 2 Ssw Naperville | IL | Numerous reports from EMA of downed trees and flooding throughout town. | |
August 11, 2026 10:40 AM CT | Wilmington | IL | Roof of a business near First Street and Rt 53. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:42 AM CT | 75 mph | Frankfort | IL | Sustained winds estimated 55 mph with gusts in excess of 75 mph. |
August 11, 2026 10:44 AM CT | 55 mph | 1 Wnw Westmont | IL | Private weather station: KILDOWNE102. |
August 11, 2026 10:44 AM CT | 1 S Hinsdale | IL | numerous branches down with trees blocking eastbound 55th street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:45 AM CT | 1 Nw Justice | IL | Multiple trees downed in Justice. | |
August 11, 2026 10:45 AM CT | Manteno | IL | roof damage to a building. | |
August 11, 2026 10:45 AM CT | Sw Orland Park | IL | Roof off of a building near 183rd Place and Wolf Road - time estimated from radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:46 AM CT | 1 Nw Frankfort Square | IL | partial roof removed from residence. | |
August 11, 2026 10:46 AM CT | 1 Sse Palos Park | IL | Photo on social media showed a large pine tree on a house on 83rd Avenue between 131st Street and 135th Street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:47 AM CT | 1 Ne Frankfort Square | IL | Semi blown over near Vollmer Road and Harlem Avenue. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:47 AM CT | Bridgeview | IL | Photos shared of large tree branches snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:47 AM CT | North Riverside | IL | Photo on social media showed large tree limbs blown down near 23rd Street and Des Plaines Avenue. | |
August 11, 2026 10:48 AM CT | 1 Ese Monee | IL | report of numerous trees and power lines reported down throughout town. | |
August 11, 2026 10:48 AM CT | 1 Sse Tinley Park | IL | report of significant roof damage and windows blown out of a shopping center and nearby residential building. | |
August 11, 2026 10:49 AM CT | 1 Ene Richton Park | IL | Photo shared to social media shows damage to canopy over roadway at Richton Park Metra station. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:49 AM CT | 1 Wsw Olympia Fields | IL | Multiple public reports of trees downed in Matteson and Olympia Fields. | |
August 11, 2026 10:50 AM CT | 1 Nnw Park Forest | IL | Photo shared via social media shows a few large branches broken at Central Park in Park Forest. Also several inches of standing water in parking lots. | |
August 11, 2026 10:51 AM CT | 1 Ene Crete | IL | large pine tree uprooted_ partially blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 10:51 AM CT | 1 Ene Park Forest | IL | Photos shared to social media show multiple large branches broken and at least 2 trees uprooted just northeast of Park Forest Business District. | |
August 11, 2026 10:51 AM CT | Midlothian | IL | Photos shared via social media show multiple large branches broken in Midlothian. At least one evergreen uprooted. | |
August 11, 2026 10:52 AM CT | 87 mph | Peotone | IL | Peak wind gust of 87 mph. Secondary sensor reported a wind gust of 78 mph prior to power loss. Widespread tree damage reported as well. |
August 11, 2026 10:52 AM CT | 1 Se Flossmoor | IL | Photos shared of numerous large tree branches down damage to the roof of the house and garage. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:52 AM CT | Crete | IL | large tree down blocking main street. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 54 mph | 1 N Beecher | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 1 E Chicago Heights | IL | Photo shared via social media shows sections of north facing wall blown out or collapsed from second floor room of building at Green Street and US-30. Large sections of siding removed from remainder | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 1 S Crete | IL | large tree uprooted_ blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 1 Sse Posen | IL | Multiple photos shared to social media show large branches broken in neighborhoods near Dixie Highway and 150th Street. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 1 Wnw Crete | IL | large tree uprooted_ resting on house. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | 2 Ese Crete | IL | Outbuildings and mobile homes damaged on Burville road east of crete. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | Bradley | IL | Photos shared via social media show uprooted tree in Bradley. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | Brighton Park - Chicago | IL | trees uprooted. relayed by social media. | |
August 11, 2026 10:53 AM CT | Homewood | IL | widespread tree damage south side of town. | |
August 11, 2026 10:54 AM CT | 57 mph | Oak Forest | IL | Private weather station: KILOAKFO13. |
August 11, 2026 10:54 AM CT | 1 Nne Midway Airport | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Garfield Ridge_ Clearing_ Archer Heights_ West Elsdon_ West Lawn_ Brighton Park_ Gage Park_ and Chicago Lawn community areas of Chicago. Relayed via Chic | |
August 11, 2026 10:54 AM CT | 3 Wnw Bourbonnais | IL | Photo on social media showed a large tree limb blown down. Widespread trees and limbs down reported near N 3000 W Road and Route 102. | |
August 11, 2026 10:54 AM CT | Blue Island | IL | Multiple photos shared to social media show small branches downed in Blue Island. A few larger branches broken. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:55 AM CT | 1 W Sauk Village | IL | 7 trailers blown over in industrial area. time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:56 AM CT | 1 Ese Garfield Park - C | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Humboldt Park_ West Town_ West Garfield Park_ East Garfield Park_ and Near West Side community areas of Chicago. Relayed via Chicago 311_ time estimated | |
August 11, 2026 10:56 AM CT | 1 Nne Sauk Village | IL | Photos shared to social media shows multiple large branches downed in mobile home park near Sauk Village. At least one tree with trunk split and limbs collapsed onto structures. Time estimated by rad | |
August 11, 2026 10:56 AM CT | 1 Nw Dolton | IL | Multiple photos shared to social media show large branches downed across Dolton. Multiple large trees uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:56 AM CT | 1 Wsw Auburn-Gresham | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Ashburn_ Auburn Gresham_ Beverly_ and Washington Heights community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated damage appears between 79th and 87th street. Relay | |
August 11, 2026 10:56 AM CT | 1 Wsw Dyer | IN | Photos shared of siding stripped off a house. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:57 AM CT | 1 Ne Washington Hts - C | IL | Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Washington Heights_ Roseland_ Chatham and Burnside community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated damage appears to be between 87th Street and 95th Street | |
August 11, 2026 10:57 AM CT | 1 Se Thornton | IL | Numerous trees downed across Thornton. | |
August 11, 2026 10:57 AM CT | Momence | IL | Photo shared via social media shows large tree branch downed onto car in Momence. Exact location unknown. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 10:58 AM CT | 80 mph | St. John | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:59 AM CT | 91 mph | 3 Ne Bradley | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NE Bradley. Private weather station: KILBOURB2. |
August 11, 2026 10:59 AM CT | 91 mph | 3 Ne Bradley | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 10:59 AM CT | 1 Wnw Crestwood | IL | large branches downed_ relayed by social media. | |
August 11, 2026 10:59 AM CT | Calumet Hts. - Chicago | IL | Widespread public reports of tree damage in the Avalon Park_ Calumet Heights_ and South Chicago community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated area of damage appears to be between 87th Street and 100t | |
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM CT | 1 Ene Cedar Lake | IN | Photo shared to social media shows tree uprooted along the shore of Cedar Lake. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM CT | 1 Nnw Munster | IN | numerous trees reported uprooted and down in town. some roadways blocked. relayed by broadcast media. | |
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM CT | 1 Sw Douglas - Chicago | IL | Isolated to widely scattered public reports of tree damage in the Bridgeport_ Armour Square_ Douglas_ New City_ Fuller Park_ Grand Boulevard_ Oakland_ and Kenwood community areas of Chicago. Relayed | |
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM CT | Calumet City | IL | Photos and videos shared via social media show large branches downed in Calumet City. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM CT | Crown Point | IN | numerous trees and power lines down throughout town_ blocking many roadways. | |
August 11, 2026 11:01 AM CT | 91 mph | 2 E Mokena | IL | Near 195th and La Grange Road. |
August 11, 2026 11:02 AM CT | 1 Ne Portage Park - Chi | IL | Isolated to widely scattered public reports of tree damage in the Norwood Park_ Jefferson Park_ Forest Glen_ Portage Park_ Dunning_ Irving Park_ Albany Park_ and North Park community areas of Chicago | |
August 11, 2026 11:02 AM CT | 1 S Griffith | IN | large branches down on Rensselaer Street. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:02 AM CT | Highland | IN | Photos shared of a tree branch that impaled the interior ceiling. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:03 AM CT | 73 mph | 2 Ne Cedar Lake | IN | Private weather station: KINCEDAR5. |
August 11, 2026 11:03 AM CT | 76 mph | Munster | IN | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:03 AM CT | 85 mph | Munster | IN | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Munster. Peak gust on private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:03 AM CT | 2 N Braidwood | IL | There are numerous trees down in the area. | |
August 11, 2026 11:04 AM CT | 72 mph | 1 Ese St. John | IN | Private weather station: KINSAINT. |
August 11, 2026 11:04 AM CT | 81 mph | 1 Sse South Barrington | IL | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:04 AM CT | Whiting | IN | Photos shared of large tree branches snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:05 AM CT | 4 Wsw New Chicago | IN | Photo shared via social media shows broken power pole near 45th Avenue and Jackson Street. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:06 AM CT | 45 mph | 1 Sse South Chicago | IL | Calumet Harbor peak gust of 39 knots. |
August 11, 2026 11:06 AM CT | 1 Ese Gary | IN | large branches downed_ at least 1 tree uprooted in the Pulaski neighborhood. | |
August 11, 2026 11:07 AM CT | 70 mph | 1 Nnw Crown Point | IN | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:07 AM CT | 1 Nne Merrillville | IN | IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 southbound just north of mile marker 253. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:07 AM CT | 2 Nw Lake Station | IN | several trees uprooted. | |
August 11, 2026 11:08 AM CT | Hobart | IN | Video shared to social media shows evergreen uprooted onto power line in Hobart. A few other large branches downed in vicinity. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 70 mph | 1 W Oak Lawn | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 99 mph | Gary Airport | IN | Peak gust of 86 kt or 99 mph measured at Gary Airport Tower. |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 1 Nw Lakes Of The Four | IN | Photo shared of a large tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 6 Wsw Hebron | IN | IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 northbound near mile marker 240 east of Lowell. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | Lakes Of The Four Seaso | IN | Numerous photos shared via social media show large branches downed at Lakes of the Four Seasons. A few trees possibly uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:10 AM CT | 2 Nw Lake Station | IN | *** 1 FATAL *** Local broadcast media reported than an unhoused woman was struck by roofing debris and killed during the derecho. The incident was first reported at 12:15 PM. Based on radar_ the time | |
August 11, 2026 11:10 AM CT | Lake Station | IN | Extensive tree damage in and near Lake Station with numerous trees downed. A semi truck was also overturned on I-80. | |
August 11, 2026 11:12 AM CT | Hebron | IN | Multiple public reports of trees downed in and near Hebron. | |
August 11, 2026 11:13 AM CT | 2 Ssw Ogden Dunes | IN | Drone imagery shared via social media shows widespread tree damage at Lakeshore Resort campground. Numerous trees with large branches broken_ several trees uprooted or snapped. Multiple instances of | |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | 110 mph | Portage | IN | Pockets of extreme wind damage including over 80% of tree canopy loss in several forested areas. After consultation with wind damage experts_ peak wind gusts were estimated between 100 and 110 mph. |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | Roselawn | IN | Large limbs down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | South Haven | IN | Numerous trees downed across South Haven. | |
August 11, 2026 11:16 AM CT | 1 W Valparaiso | IN | numerous limbs and branches down in area. | |
August 11, 2026 11:16 AM CT | Portage | IN | Numerous Power Poles and Trees Down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:17 AM CT | 65 mph | 2 Nnw Mazon | IL | Private weather station: 2.4 NNW Mazon. |
August 11, 2026 11:17 AM CT | 1 Sse Valparaiso | IN | Photo on social media showed a large tree limb and power lines down near College Avenue and Union Street. | |
August 11, 2026 11:18 AM CT | 1 Ese Chesterton | IN | tree down across Porter Ave_ blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 11:18 AM CT | Chesterton | IN | large tree snapped at base_ blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 11:20 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 Ne Demotte | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 11:20 AM CT | 4 Se Chesterton | IN | Video shared to social media shows widespread tree damage along 250 East Road north of Tratebas Road. Roadway blocked in multiple areas due to large branches downed and a few trees uprooted. Time est | |
August 11, 2026 11:20 AM CT | Woodlawn - Chicago | IL | Large 9 inch diameter tree branches down on road. | |
August 11, 2026 11:23 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 W Dune Acres | IN | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:23 AM CT | 61 mph | 2 Nne Wilmington | IL | weather station at midewin tallgrass prairie. |
August 11, 2026 11:23 AM CT | 7 Se Chesterton | IN | Widespread tree damage along and near Route 6 west of the Porter-LaPorte County line. | |
August 11, 2026 11:25 AM CT | Wanatah | IN | Numerous trees (0.5 to 1.5 ft diameter) downed. Varying degrees of health. Some snapped off. Numerous 3-6 inch limbs downed_ a couple slightly larger. One fell onto a deck and did minor damage. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | 1 Sse Westville | IN | Trees down for several miles on US 6. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | 1 W La Porte | IN | Several 1-1.5 ft diameter trees downed on a truck. No injuries reported. A couple of the trees were snapped off. Trees appear healthy-no visible rotting. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | Westville | IN | Large tree down onto a home in Westville. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | 58 mph | La Porte | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | 2 S Waterford | IN | Tree down on Wozniak Road. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Tree fell onto a garage_ causing garage and side door to bow out. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Tree limbs of 3-6 inch diameter snapped off. Appear healthy. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 58 mph | 3 Ssw La Porte | IN | AWOS station KPPO La Porte. |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 Ene La Porte | IN | Tree down across railroad tracks east of La Porte. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 Nw Pinhook | IN | Tree down onto powerlines on Holmesville Road. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 S Michigan City | IN | Trees and powerlines downed south of Michigan City_ with some of the trees blocking roads. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 2 Wsw Trail Creek | IN | Numerous trees down and powerlines down south of Michigan City. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:39 AM CT | Knox | IN | Several tree limbs 3-6 inch in diameter downed. One snapped off. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 N La Porte | IN | Small tree limbs down and estimated 60 mph wind gusts. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 71 mph | 2 Ese Brems | IN | AWOS station KOXI Knox - Starke Co. Airport. |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 Ne La Porte | IN | Numerous trees down at a home along Route 2 west of La Porte. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 W La Porte | IN | Wendys sign blown out. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 2 Nne Knox | IN | Downed trees on 150 North in Knox. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | Knox | IN | Tree down in Knox. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Widespread tree damage in La Porte. Numerous trees down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Trees and power lines down in La Porte. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 Ene Portage | IN | Report of a snapped transformer. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | 2 Sw Kingsford Heights | IN | Several tress down and blocking the road between the 500 block and 700 block of W 1000 S in Union Mills_ IN. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | Kingsford Heights | IN | Large tree snapped in Kingsford Heights. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:58 AM CT | New Buffalo | MI | 1-2 ft diameter limb of a tree downed in New Buffalo. Tree limb appears partially rotted but in otherwise good shape. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 10:14 AM CT | UNK | 2 W Oswego | IL | NWS survey confirms an EF-0 tornado with peak winds near 75 mph_ peak width of 150 yards_ and path length of 5.2 miles. |
August 11, 2026 10:20 AM CT | UNK | 5 E Seneca | IL | An NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 80 mph_ a path length of 1.6 miles_ and a peak width of 250 yards occurred in Norman Township_ southwest of Morris. |
August 11, 2026 10:23 AM CT | UNK | 3 N Morris | IL | An NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 80 mph_ a path length of 2.2 miles_ and a peak width of 150 yards occurred on the northeast side of Morris. |
August 11, 2026 10:37 AM CT | UNK | 1 Wnw Wilmington | IL | NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 90 mph_ peak width of 150 yards_ and path length of 1.52 miles. |
August 11, 2026 10:39 AM CT | UNK | 3 N New Lenox | IL | NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 95 mph_ peak width of 200 yards_ and path length of 7.6 miles. |
August 11, 2026 10:41 AM CT | UNK | 3 Se Homer Glen | IL | NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 105 mph_ peak width of 300 yards_ and path length of 22.4 miles. |
August 11, 2026 10:43 AM CT | UNK | 5 Ssw Frankfort | IL | NWS survey confirms an EF-2 tornado with peak winds near 115 mph_ peak width of 300 yards_ and path length of 25.8 miles. |
August 11, 2026 10:55 AM CT | UNK | 1 Ese Homewood | IL | An EF-1 tornado began west of Halsted between 183rd and 187th_ crossing Halsted and causing structural damage to a strip mall and several buildings in an apartment complex. The tornado then affected |
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