Hail Swath Map Preview
The Kankakee, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 18, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
The September 18, 2022 hail swath map for Kankakee, IL covers approximately 611 square miles and includes an estimated 74,125 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 296 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 32,904 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 296 sq mi | 32,904 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 219 sq mi | 18,452 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 60 sq mi | 7,079 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22 sq mi | 7,568 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 11 sq mi | 6,386 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 1,736 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 18, 2022 hail swath map area for Kankakee, IL, HailGeeks estimates 27,663 single-family homes, 3,706 townhomes, and 6,198 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,923 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 11,923 | 2,086 | 2,417 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,309 | 464 | 1,521 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,636 | 450 | 700 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,574 | 380 | 934 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,511 | 224 | 545 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 710 | 102 | 81 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 18, 2022 Kankakee, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
Hail from the September 18, 2022 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Kankakee, IL region. Kane County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 13,080 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Kankakee, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Kankakee, IL. Geneva, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,087 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 18, 2022 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 18, 2022 Kankakee, IL hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 60119 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,065.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 18, 2022 hail map for Kankakee, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 18, 2022 10:46 PM CT |
1.50 in | Geneva | IL | MULTIPLE REPORTS RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 1 TO 1.5 INCH DIAMETER HAIL IN GENEVA BETWEEN 1046 AND 1050 PM. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 18, 2022 11:23 PM CT | 7 S Flanagan | IL | REPORT OF WIRES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF 400 ROAD EAST AND 1000 ROAD NORTH IN FLANAGAN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
September 18, 2022 11:54 PM CT | Pontiac | IL | LARGE PINE TREE DOWNED. | |
September 19, 2022 12:30 AM CT | Le Roy | IL | POWER POLE FELL INTO A MOBILE HOME. |
| 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 September 18, 2022 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Kankakee, IL region as the September 18, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 27, 2022 through Aug 29, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 29, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Kankakee, IL
Not sure whether the September 18, 2022 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 18, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Kankakee, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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