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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60445

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 60445 from April 12, 1996 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 60445 · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 60445

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Midlothian, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2024
2:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mPING. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Midlothian, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2012
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported from Midlothian Turnpike and Laramie Boulevard to Cicero Avenue and 147th Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 S Chicago Howell Arpt, IL
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
5:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at 147th and Cicero.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Midlothian, IL
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2006
1:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail broke the front windshield of a police car.
NWS Hail Report Location: Posen, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1996
10:24 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midlothian, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 60445

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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared via social media show multiple large branches broken in Midlothian. At least one evergreen uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midlothian, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 to 10 inch diameter branch downed onto road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midlothian, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture received of a large tree limb down in the road at the intersection of 151st Street and Kildare Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Midlothian, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a panel of a fence down near the intersection of 152nd Street and Kostner Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Midlothian, IL
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2016
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOME AT 147TH AND KEDZIE. POSTED ON NWS CHICAGO FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midlothian, IL
69 mph
Jun 30, 2014
9:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Midlothian, IL
58 mph
Jun 18, 2010
3:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crestwood, IL
60 mph
Aug 4, 2008
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph near 147th Street and Cicero Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 SW Crestwood, IL
75 mph
Aug 4, 2008
7:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six trees, 18 to 24 inches in diameter, were snapped off near 147th and Cicero Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 SW Crestwood, IL
73 mph
Oct 18, 2007
5:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust to 72 mph was measured at 147th and Cicero.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Midlothian, IL
64 mph
Aug 23, 2007
6:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gust to 65 mph at 147th and Cicero.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Midlothian, IL
74 mph
Aug 23, 2007
2:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust to 74 mph. Twelve inch diameter tree limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Midlothian, IL
60 mph
Jul 18, 1997
3:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Midlothian, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 60445

1 reports
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 60445
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF SOUTH HARLEM AVENUE IN OAK FOREST... THEN MOVED NEARLY DUE EAST ALONG 151ST STREET PRODUCING MAINLY MINOR TREE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE BEFORE LIFTING NEAR THE I-57/I-294 INTERCHANGE IN MIDLOTHIAN. THE WORST AND MOST CONCENTRATED DAMAGE THEN OCCURRED NEAR MIDLOTHIAN IN THE REGION BETWEEN CICERO AVENUE AND PULASKI ROAD. SEVERAL LARGE TREES AND POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED NEAR THEIR BASES IN THIS REGION... PRODUCING DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF UP TO 100 MPH. DAMAGE FELLED CONSISTENTLY IN A CONVERGENT PATTERN TOWARDS THE TRACK CENTERLINE. THE TORNADO DAMAGE THEN BEGAN TO TRANSITION TO A REGION OF ENHANCED STRAIGHT LINE WINDS NEAR THE I-57/294 INTERCHANGE WHERE THE DAMAGE BECAME INCREASINGLY ORIENTED IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION. DOWNED UTILITY POLES AND SNAPPED TREES INDICATE WIND SPEEDS WERE LIKELY NEAR 90 MPH... WITH THE MOST NOTABLE DAMAGE CENTERED IN AND AROUND THE HARVEY AREA BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SIBLEY BOULEVARD AND THE SOUTH BY 159
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Midlothian, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 60445 area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,445
Households6,017
Housing units6,228
Income
Median household income$68,385
$100k+ households40.3%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,765
Attached single-family107
Small multifamily835
Large multifamily521
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,686
Renter-occupied1,331
Vacant units211
Home value & age
Median home value$201,700
Owner homes $300k+14.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1964
Older-home share79.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,784
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 60445 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 13 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 60445, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 60445?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 60445 is 1.75″. It was reported near .92 S Chicago Howell Arpt, IL on June 28, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 60445 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 60445 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 60445 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 60445 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 60445 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 60445 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 60445 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 60445, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 60445, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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