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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Oak Forest, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oak Forest, IL from November 10, 1975 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 60452 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oak Forest, IL · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oak Forest, IL

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also estimated 60 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oak Forest, IL
1.25″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Oak Forest, IL
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail up to ping pong ball sized near 155th and Long Avenue in Oak Forest. Hail occurred from 840pm to 852pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Oak Forest, IL
2.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2024
2:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Oak Forest, IL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from Oak Forest.
NWS Hail Report Location: .28 SE Goeselville, IL
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
5:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at 167th and Cicero.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Oak Forest, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
8:03 AM CST
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2004
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2004
8:03 PM CST
Hail report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cicero and Rt. 6 in Oak Forest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL

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57 mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station: KILOAKFO13.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
68 mph
Jul 27, 2026
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILOAKFO13 reported 68 mph gust. Last observation prior to power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported several large tree branches and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
5:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs down east of Ridgeland between 151st and 159th. 4-6 inch diameters mostly_ though a lot of 8 inch limbs down too with isolated up to a foot. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch downed in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed near 151st Street and Laramie Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Oak Forest. Power lines downed near 167th Street and Cicero Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
7:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree reported down on 167 street east of Central Ave. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Oak Forest, IL
68 mph
May 18, 2025
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILOAKFO13 reported 68 mph gust at Oak Forest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees snapped or uprooted in Oak Forest. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-4 inch tree limbs reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous tree limbs downed... varying from 8-12 inch diameter. minor house damage to fascia... roof... and chimney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed on fence... photo relayed via service account email. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Oak Forest, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 TO 60 FOOT TALL TREES DOWNED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Forest, IL
58 mph
Jun 30, 2014
6:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down approximately half a mile west of Central Avenue and 159th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 WNW Hawthorne, 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 Oak Forest, IL

1 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oak Forest, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with winds of 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Oak Forest, 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

Oak Forest, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,888
Households10,357
Housing units10,732
Income
Median household income$87,941
$100k+ households47.4%
$150k+ households23.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,330
Attached single-family482
Small multifamily1,334
Large multifamily1,586
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share68.3%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share27.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,242
Renter-occupied2,115
Vacant units375
Home value & age
Median home value$247,800
Owner homes $300k+24.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1975
Older-home share62.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,850
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 21 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oak Forest, IL is 2.00″. It was reported near Oak Forest, IL on March 2, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oak Forest — 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 Oak Forest address?

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