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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 14, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The July 14, 2023 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 334 square miles and includes an estimated 243,356 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 198 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 155,076 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 198 sq mi | 155,076 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 119 sq mi | 72,897 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 15,383 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 14, 2023 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 80,164 single-family homes, 18,875 townhomes, and 30,213 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 51,507 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 51,507 | 12,963 | 20,031 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,894 | 5,023 | 9,117 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,763 | 889 | 1,065 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Chicago, IL region. Kane County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 27,660 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 15 cities near Chicago, IL. Aurora, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 26,681 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 Chicago, IL hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 60506 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 12,281.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 14, 2023 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 14, 2023 10:01 PM CT | 3 SW North Aurora | IL | Large tree landed on car in west side of Aurora off Orchard Road. | |
July 14, 2023 10:20 PM CT | 1 NE Downers Grove | IL | Tree uprooted out of ground near Fairview and Ogden in Downers Grove. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 14, 2023 7:02 PM CT | UNK | 2 N Ohare Airport | IL | Corrects previous tornado report from 2 N Ohare Airport. An NWS damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 85 mph... path width of 300 yards... and path length of 3.5 miles started near Chicago OHare Airport and continued into Park Ridge. This tornado started after an earlier tornado lifted on the far northwestern side of OHare Airport. The tornado damaged the exterior of several structures as well as numerous trees. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 24, 2023 through Jul 11, 2023, 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 Jul 11, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
Not sure whether the July 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 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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