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View the free hail map with reports for Chicago, IL from August 29, 2022. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 29, 2022
Event Date
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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 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 76 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 29, 2022 event.

Region: Chicago, IL
August 29, 2022 Hail swath map preview for Chicago, IL on August 29, 2022
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
1
Largest report: 1.25"
Public Wind Reports
76
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map

The August 29, 2022 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 772 square miles and includes an estimated 390,381 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 394 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 199,258 people.

Mapped Impact Area
772 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
390,381
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"394 sq mi199,258
0.50-0.75"275 sq mi132,655
0.75-1.00"76 sq mi40,088
1.00-1.25"22 sq mi16,844
1.25-1.50"5 sq mi1,536

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 29, 2022 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 168,872 single-family homes, 18,321 townhomes, and 54,489 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 83,545 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
168,872
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
18,321
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
54,489
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"83,5459,49125,769
0.50-0.75"54,3515,64018,831
0.75-1.00"20,4971,3114,609
1.00-1.25"9,7171,7594,720
1.25-1.50"762120560

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map

Hail from the August 29, 2022 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Lake County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 47,349 single-family homes inside the swath.

Lake CountyIN
47K homes in the hail path
Porter CountyIN
16K homes in the hail path
Will CountyIL
26K homes in the hail path
Cook CountyIL
18K homes in the hail path
LaPorte CountyIN
7K homes in the hail path
Jasper CountyIN
3K homes in the hail path
Starke CountyIN
337 homes in the hail path
Newton CountyIN
92 homes in the hail path
Pulaski CountyIN
0 homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 52 cities near Chicago, IL. Gary, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 17,549 single-family homes exposed.

GaryIN
18K homes in the hail path
Lake StationIN
2K homes in the hail path
ValparaisoIN
10K homes in the hail path
New LenoxIL
9K homes in the hail path
LansingIL
9K homes in the hail path
MunsterIN
7K homes in the hail path
ChicagoIL
6K homes in the hail path
La PorteIN
6K homes in the hail path
Beach ParkIL
4K homes in the hail path
HobartIN
4K homes in the hail path
Calumet CityIL
4K homes in the hail path
MokenaIL
4K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 52 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 29, 2022 Chicago, IL hail map spans 57 ZIP codes. ZIP 46407 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,207.

46407Gary, IN
4K homes in the hail path
46403Gary, IN
4K homes in the hail path
46402Gary, IN
2K homes in the hail path
46405Lake Station, IN
2K homes in the hail path
46404Gary, IN
5K homes in the hail path
60438Lansing, IL
9K homes in the hail path
46383Valparaiso, IN
9K homes in the hail path
60451New Lenox, IL
8K homes in the hail path
46350La Porte, IN
6K homes in the hail path
60411Chicago Heights, IL
5K homes in the hail path
60448Mokena, IL
4K homes in the hail path
60433Joliet, IL
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 57 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 29, 2022 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 76 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
August 29, 2022
1:58 PM CT
 1.25 in 1 SSE South Haven IN

CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 SSE SOUTH HAVEN. REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 29, 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

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 29, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 21, 2022 through Aug 28, 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 Aug 28, 2022.

Hail map for Chicago, IL on Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Chicago, IL
21K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Chicago, IL on Jul 22, 2022
Jul 22, 2022
2.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreHigh
Chicago, IL
922K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Chicago, IL on Jul 23, 2022
Jul 23, 2022
1.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Chicago, IL
150K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Chicago, IL on Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Chicago, IL
9K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Chicago, IL on Aug 3, 2022
Aug 3, 2022
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Chicago, IL
122K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Chicago, IL on Aug 28, 2022
Aug 28, 2022
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Chicago, IL
42K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 29, 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 29, 2022 Chicago, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Chicago, IL on August 29, 2022?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Chicago, IL area on August 29, 2022.
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 29, 2022 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Chicago, IL event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. 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 390,381 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 772 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 29, 2022 Chicago, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 1 hail reports, 76 wind reports, and 0 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?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 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?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the August 29, 2022 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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