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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cook County, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cook County, IL from March 3, 1955 through August 12, 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
672
Wind Reports
1,675
Tornado Reports
98
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cook County, IL · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cook County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A brief period of 1-inch diameter hail near Kedzie and Touhy. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nw West Ridge - Chica, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, 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
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Park Forest, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
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
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, 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
Jul 27, 2026
5:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Evergreen Park, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nw Oak Lawn, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, 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 Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oak Forest, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hail in Alsip. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Merrionette Park, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Se Lemont, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Tinley Park, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail near 63rd Street and County Line Road. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ene Willowbrook, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared on social media of quarter to half dollar size hail in La Grange Highlands.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne Indian Head Park, IL
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
5:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail up to half dollar size near 55th Street and Willow Springs Road. Most hail stones nickel size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nw Countryside, 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 Cook County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
3:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on social media of additional tree limbs fell during the storms this morning. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flossmoor, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, 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
70 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oak Lawn, IL
45 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, 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
81 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse South Barrington, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, 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 Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos and videos shared via social media show large branches downed in Calumet City. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Calumet City, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, 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 Cook County, 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
3:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large branches downed_ relayed by social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Crestwood, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed across Thornton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Thornton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, 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 Cook County, 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 Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple photos shared to social media show large branches downed across Dolton. Multiple large trees uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Dolton, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared to social media shows multiple large branches downed in mobile home park near Sauk Village. At least one tree with trunk split and limbs collapsed onto structures. Time estimated by rad
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Sauk Village, 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 Cook County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
3:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began west of Halsted between 183rd and 187th_ crossing Halsted and causing structural damage to a strip mall and several buildings in an apartment complex. The tornado then affected
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ese Homewood, IL
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
3:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 105 mph_ peak width of 300 yards_ and path length of 22.4 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Se Homer Glen, IL
UNK category
Jul 30, 2026
5:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph_ peak width of 225 yards_ and path length of 3.7 miles impacted Lansing and Munster.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Glenwood, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Likely portion of tornado path in/near Markham. Concentrated area of tree damage along westbound I-80/I-294 at the Dixie Highway exit directly east and west of the exit sign. The damaged area appeare
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ene Hazel Crest, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects time of previous tornado report from 2 E Glenwood. An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph_ peak width of 225 yards_ and path length of 3.7 miles impacted po
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Glenwood, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Concentrated tree and structural damage on the 2300 block of W 167th Street. Within likely tornado path. Time estimated by initial rotation passing over location via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ese Markham, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Updates prior report. An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph_ peak width of 200 yards_ and path length of 11.4 miles impacted County Club Hills_ Hazel Crest_ and Hom
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ene Hazel Crest, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Orland Park, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph_ path length of 2.9 miles_ and max width of 250 yards impacted Orland Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Nw Orland Park, IL
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
5:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Glenwood. An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph_ peak width of 225 yards_ and path length of 3.7 miles impacted Lansing an
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Glenwood, IL
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 6 INJ *** NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-2 tornado. Peak winds of 120 mph... width of 350 yards... and length of 8.4 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Willow Springs, IL
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirmed a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Path length of 2.5 miles... max width of 175 yards... and peak winds of 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Palos Heights, IL
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado touched down near Joe Orr Road west of Torrence Avenue in Lynwood. This brief tornado caused damage to the roof of two industrial buildings with winds estimated at 85 mph. Pieces of debris were blown onto Torrence Avenue. The tornado dissipated shortly after it crossed Torrence Avenue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Lynwood, IL
UNK category
Jul 22, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, IL
Cook County · 903,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with max wind speed of 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Country Club Hill, IL
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, 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
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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 · County

Cook County, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,185,812
Households2,084,578
Housing units2,270,349
Income
Median household income$81,797
$100k+ households39.1%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached903,365
Attached single-family123,778
Small multifamily668,932
Large multifamily555,298
Mobile homes18,048
Housing mix
Single-family share39.8%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share53.9%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,198,834
Renter-occupied885,744
Vacant units185,771
Home value & age
Median home value$305,200
Owner homes $300k+51.0%
Owner homes $500k+20.8%
Owner homes $750k+9.0%
Median year built1961
Older-home share74.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,710,381
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Cook County

60018 102
Chicago, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60638 89
Chicago, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60608 77
Chicago, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60120 64
Elgin, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60010 60
Barrington Hills, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60611 56
Chicago, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60411 53
Chicago Heights, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60107 51
Streamwood, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60201 51
Evanston, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60439 51
Lemont, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60477 51
Tinley Park, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60005 48
Arlington Heights, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60453 48
Oak Lawn, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60194 47
Schaumburg, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60067 41
Palatine, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60056 40
Mount Prospect, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60016 39
Des Plaines, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports
60462 36
Orland Park, IL Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 672 hail, 1,675 wind, and 98 tornado reports in Cook County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cook County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cook County is 2.75″. It was reported near Evanston, IL on April 8, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cook County — 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 Cook County address?

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