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 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Chicago, IL Hail Map
The August 12, 2023 hail swath map for Chicago, IL covers approximately 187 square miles and includes an estimated 13,854 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 98 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 13,854 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 98 sq mi | 13,854 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 80 sq mi | 0 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9 sq mi | 0 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Chicago, IL, HailGeeks estimates 6,353 single-family homes, 1,105 townhomes, and 593 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,353 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,353 | 1,105 | 593 |
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Counties Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Hail from the August 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 0 counties in the Chicago, IL region.
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Cities Inside the Chicago, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 0 cities near Chicago, IL.
City cards show where the August 12, 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 August 12, 2023 Chicago, IL hail map spans 0 ZIP codes.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2023 hail map for Chicago, IL currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 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, 2023 11:42 PM CT | Marengo | IL | Damage reported at multiple businesses in and near Marengo. Damage included a large sign at an auction house being blown down and roof and awning damage to at least two buildings. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:46 PM CT | Union | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Marengo. Photo shared on social media showed damage to the exterior fascia of the roof of a house in Union. Small tree limbs were also reported downed in the area. Time estimated by radar. |
| 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, 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 August 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 11, 2023 through Jul 28, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 28, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Chicago, IL
Not sure whether the August 12, 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 August 12, 2023 Chicago, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Chicago, IL region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the August 12, 2023 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 12, 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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