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Hail Map with Reports for Chicago, IL

View the free hail map with reports for Chicago, IL from August 11, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Heavy storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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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 2.75". There are 13 public hail reports, 185 public wind reports, and 8 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 11, 2026 event.

Region: Chicago, IL
August 11, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Chicago, IL on August 11, 2026
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Max Hail
2.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
13
Largest report: 3.00"
Public Wind Reports
185
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
8
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map

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 Impact Area
2,586 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
1,223,854
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"715 sq mi449,438
0.50-0.75"1,180 sq mi584,797
0.75-1.00"466 sq mi162,820
1.00-1.25"144 sq mi21,575
1.25-1.50"41 sq mi2,732
1.50-1.75"15 sq mi501
1.75-2.00"5 sq mi122
2.00-2.25"2 sq mi45
2.25-2.50"2 sq mi258
2.50-2.75"12 sq mi1,392
2.75-3.00"4 sq mi174

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

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.

Single-Family Homes
492,993
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
65,661
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
117,942
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"179,17021,02854,232
0.50-0.75"240,70031,13153,734
0.75-1.00"63,68112,2928,020
1.00-1.25"7,1851,1051,834
1.25-1.50"1,0959748
1.50-1.75"23024
1.75-2.00"6321
2.00-2.25"2510
2.25-2.50"121112
2.50-2.75"641256
2.75-3.00"8201

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map

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.

North JudsonIN
574 homes in the hail path
Crown PointIN
10K homes in the hail path
ValparaisoIN
10K homes in the hail path
MerrillvilleIN
9K homes in the hail path
ScherervilleIN
6K homes in the hail path
MantenoIL
2K homes in the hail path
BourbonnaisIL
1K homes in the hail path
Shorewood ForestIN
1K homes in the hail path
AberdeenIN
627 homes in the hail path
BradleyIL
607 homes in the hail path
Grant ParkIL
371 homes in the hail path
WanatahIN
298 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 130 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

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.

46366North Judson, IN
2K homes in the hail path
46348La Crosse, IN
390 homes in the hail path
46374San Pierre, IN
394 homes in the hail path
46356Lowell, IN
4K homes in the hail path
60954Momence, IL
2K homes in the hail path
46347Kouts, IN
1K homes in the hail path
60940Grant Park, IL
990 homes in the hail path
46307Crown Point, IN
21K homes in the hail path
46383Valparaiso, IN
9K homes in the hail path
46392Wheatfield, IN
3K homes in the hail path
46390Wanatah, IN
862 homes in the hail path
47957Medaryville, IN
206 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 125 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

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 & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
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

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Showing 13 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 11, 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 August 11, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 9, 2026 through Aug 10, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 10, 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 August 11, 2026 Chicago, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Chicago, IL on August 11, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.75" in the Chicago, IL area on August 11, 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 August 11, 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 1,223,854 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,586 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 11, 2026 Chicago, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 13 hail reports, 185 wind reports, and 8 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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