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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The August 12, 2026 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 517 square miles and includes an estimated 50,518 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 258 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 29,677 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 258 sq mi | 29,677 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 230 sq mi | 19,685 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29 sq mi | 1,156 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2026 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 21,827 single-family homes, 2,022 townhomes, and 4,236 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 12,946 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 12,946 | 1,213 | 2,582 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,325 | 801 | 1,629 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 556 | 8 | 25 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the August 12, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Will County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 5,544 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Chicago, IL. Braidwood, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,289 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2026 Chicago, IL hail map spans 20 ZIP codes. ZIP 60416 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,292.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2026 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 0 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2026 9:22 AM CT | 65 mph | 4 Se Seneca | IL | Ambient weather station measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph. |
August 12, 2026 9:30 AM CT | 54 mph | 3 Nne Verona | IL | Private weather station: 3.3 NNE Verona. |
August 12, 2026 9:36 AM CT | Coal City | IL | Report shared via social media of small and medium tree limbs downed around Coal City. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 9:37 AM CT | 3 Nne Morris | IL | power lines down near RT 6 and Ashley road. | |
August 12, 2026 9:38 AM CT | 64 mph | 2 Nnw Shorewood | IL | Measured wind gust of 64.2 mph on an Ambient weather station. The gusts appear well calibrated surrounding the period of time during the storm_ and radar data supported wind gusts in excess of 60 mph |
August 12, 2026 10:01 AM CT | 1 E Frankfort | IL | Photo shared on social media shows a 40 foot diameter tree uprooted. The yard surrounding the tree was flooded. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:07 AM CT | Kankakee | IL | Social media report of large tree branches downed throughout Kankakee. The nearby IKK AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 44 kt or 51 mph. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:08 AM CT | Peotone | IL | Report shared on social media of downed tree branches in Peotone. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:11 AM CT | Flossmoor | IL | Report on social media of additional tree limbs fell during the storms this morning. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:18 AM CT | Crete | IL | Photo shared on social media showing a large 20 foot long tree branch downed on a power line. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:19 AM CT | 60 mph | 3 Ne Bradley | IL | Personal weather station measured a wind gust of 60 mph. |
August 12, 2026 10:25 AM CT | 1 Wnw Hammond | IN | Multiple reports on social media of downed tree limbs in South Hammond. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 12, 2026 10:25 AM CT | Algonquin | IL | Power poles downed blocking the road. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 12, 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 in the Chicago, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Chicago, IL region as the August 12, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 18, 2026 through Aug 11, 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 11, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
Not sure whether the August 12, 2026 Chicago, IL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Chicago, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 12, 2026 Chicago, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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