Hail Swath Map Preview
The Chicago, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 23, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The July 23, 2022 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 1,693 square miles and includes an estimated 804,834 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 746 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 387,385 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 746 sq mi | 387,385 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 712 sq mi | 268,176 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 152 sq mi | 93,159 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 58 sq mi | 55,153 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 11 sq mi | 629 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 172 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 160 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 23, 2022 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 297,874 single-family homes, 47,937 townhomes, and 76,319 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 148,322 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 148,322 | 21,022 | 39,958 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 101,127 | 15,254 | 22,422 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 30,073 | 8,888 | 6,929 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17,869 | 2,748 | 6,977 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 311 | 21 | 25 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 90 | 2 | 4 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 82 | 2 | 4 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 23, 2022 Chicago, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the July 23, 2022 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Kane County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 43,470 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.
Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 84 cities near Chicago, IL. Big Rock, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 270 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 23, 2022 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 Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 23, 2022 Chicago, IL hail map spans 114 ZIP codes. ZIP 60119 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,640.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 23, 2022 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 2 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 23, 2022 10:12 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Plainfield | IL | LARGEST HAILSTONES WERE ABOUT QUARTER SIZE. |
July 23, 2022 10:22 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSW Naperville | IL | SEVERAL REPORTS OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NAPERVILLE. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 24, 2022 5:19 AM CT | 1 NE Pinhook | IN | MULTIPLE TREES AND LIMBS DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 2. CORN FIELD DAMAGE. | |
July 24, 2022 5:24 AM CT | Pinola | IN | CORNFIELD DAMAGED. | |
July 24, 2022 5:28 AM CT | 1 NE Pinhook | IN | CORNFIELD DAMAGED. | |
July 23, 2022 7:00 AM CT | 67 mph | Wheatfield | IN | MEASURED 67 MPH WIND GUST WITH A MOBILE ANEMOMETER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SR 10 AND 49 IN WHEATFIELD. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 24, 2022 5:53 AM CT | UNK | 1 WSW Nws Chicago-Romeo | IL | CORRECTS PREVIOUS FUNNEL CLOUD REPORT FROM 1 WSW NWS CHICAGO-ROMEOVILLE. DELAYED: TORNADO CAPTURED ON LEWIS UNIVERSITY AIRPORT TOWER CAMERA. |
July 24, 2022 5:54 AM CT | UNK | 2 N Crest Hill | IL | AN NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED THAT AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 70 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN THE PRAIRIE BLUFF PRESERVE SOUTH OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY AIRPORT AND TRACKED SOUTHWARD THROUGH CREST HILL AND THE FAR NORTH SIDE OF JOLIET BEFORE LIFTING. DAMAGE WAS ALMOST ENTIRELY CONFINED TO TREES ALONG ITS PATH. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 23, 2022 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 July 23, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 13, 2022 through Jul 22, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 22, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
Not sure whether the July 23, 2022 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 July 23, 2022 Chicago, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 23, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Chicago, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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