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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Chicago, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chicago, IL from April 18, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 60018 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
495
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chicago, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chicago, IL

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Greater Grand Cross, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Northerly Island, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
4:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Archer Hts. - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail up to quarter size near Humboldt Park in Chicago. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Humboldt Park - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Chicago Loop, IL
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reports hail up to half dollar size in south loop community area of Chicago. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Douglas - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail in Uptown area of Chicago. Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Uptown - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2024
12:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Edgewater - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Auburn-Gresham, IL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time on previous hail report from 1 SW Auburn-Gresham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Auburn-Gresham, IL
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
6:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beverly - Chicago, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage Park - Chicago, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY AREA OF CHICAGO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rogers Park - Chicago, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN WEST RIDGE AREA OF CHICAGO. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE West Ridge - Chic, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 5600 BLOCK OF WEST BRYN MAWR AVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jefferson Park - Chicag, 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 Chicago, IL

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large 9 inch diameter tree branches down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodlawn - Chicago, IL
45 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Calumet Harbor peak gust of 39 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse South Chicago, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated to widely scattered public reports of tree damage in the Norwood Park_ Jefferson Park_ Forest Glen_ Portage Park_ Dunning_ Irving Park_ Albany Park_ and North Park community areas of Chicago
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Portage Park - Chi, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated to widely scattered public reports of tree damage in the Bridgeport_ Armour Square_ Douglas_ New City_ Fuller Park_ Grand Boulevard_ Oakland_ and Kenwood community areas of Chicago. Relayed
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Douglas - Chicago, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread public reports of tree damage in the Avalon Park_ Calumet Heights_ and South Chicago community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated area of damage appears to be between 87th Street and 100t
NWS Wind Report Location: Calumet Hts. - Chicago, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Washington Heights_ Roseland_ Chatham and Burnside community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated damage appears to be between 87th Street and 95th Street
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Washington Hts - C, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Ashburn_ Auburn Gresham_ Beverly_ and Washington Heights community areas of Chicago. Most concentrated damage appears between 79th and 87th street. Relay
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Auburn-Gresham, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Humboldt Park_ West Town_ West Garfield Park_ East Garfield Park_ and Near West Side community areas of Chicago. Relayed via Chicago 311_ time estimated
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Garfield Park - C, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of tree damage in the Garfield Ridge_ Clearing_ Archer Heights_ West Elsdon_ West Lawn_ Brighton Park_ Gage Park_ and Chicago Lawn community areas of Chicago. Relayed via Chic
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Midway Airport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees uprooted. relayed by social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brighton Park - Chicago, IL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch downed onto vehicle in Humboldt Part community area of Chicago. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Humboldt Park - C, IL
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video showed trees down in Andersonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Edgewater - Chica, IL
63 mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILCHICA1231 reported 63 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeview - Chicago, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch broken_ landing on school bus_ near Belle Plaine Avenue and Keeler Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Irving Park - Chica, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of tree branches broken in the Washington Heights_ Morgan Park_ Roseland_ and West Pullman community areas of Chicago. Relayed by Chicago311_ Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Morgan Park - Chi, 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 Chicago, IL

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with winds of 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Humboldt Park - Chi, IL
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado with winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Chicago Lawn, IL
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado with winds of 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Garfield Park - C, IL
UNK category
Jul 18, 2024
3:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph... path length of 3.6 miles... and maximum width of 200 yards damaged roofs and trees before moving offshore onto Lake Michigan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Greater Grand Cros, IL
F0 category
Sep 22, 2006
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was filmed at Loyola University on the north side of Chicago, near Sheridan Road and Devon Avenue. The tornado quickly moved east over Lake Michigan. The only damage reported were trees and tree limbs blown down in the area near where the tornado touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chicago, IL
F1 category
May 29, 1983
12:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
May 26, 1965
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2 category
Mar 4, 1961
5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Chicago, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Chicago, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,707,648
Households1,146,547
Housing units1,268,199
Income
Median household income$75,134
$100k+ households36.3%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached324,810
Attached single-family45,153
Small multifamily502,058
Large multifamily392,472
Mobile homes3,318
Housing mix
Single-family share25.6%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share70.5%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied522,179
Renter-occupied624,368
Vacant units121,652
Home value & age
Median home value$315,200
Owner homes $300k+52.7%
Owner homes $500k+23.9%
Owner homes $750k+10.5%
Median year built1952
Older-home share76.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars840,558
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 92 hail, 495 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chicago, IL is 2.75″. It was reported near Brighton Park, IL on June 30, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Chicago — 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 Chicago and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Chicago — 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 Chicago address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Chicago — 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 Chicago address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Chicago — 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 across Chicago, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Chicago, 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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