Chicago, IL Hail Reports
The last significant hail in Chicago, IL was on July 27, 2026, with hailstones up to 4.8 inches. HailPing has recorded 4 qualifying hail events near Chicago, IL since March 2026.
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- Chicago population
- 2.7M
- Chicago households
- 1.1M
- Recorded hail events
- 4
Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer
About hail in Chicago, IL
Chicago is home to 2,721,914 people and 1,129,908 households in Illinois. HailPing's record of qualifying hail events near Chicago begins in March 2026 and stands at 4, with the largest reported hail measuring 4.80 inches. Hail frequency for the area is rated high. Market coverage extends about 45 miles around Chicago.
Hail risk in Chicago, IL
The largest recent hail measured 4.8 inches, and the last significant hail fell on July 27, 2026.
Hail history for Chicago, IL
Every hail event HailPing has recorded near Chicago, IL, newest first.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00"+ | Reports 1.75"+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25" | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75" | 11 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 2" | 29 | 3 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.8" | 44 | 21 |
Recent hail storms near Chicago, IL
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— hail up to 1.25"
On Jul 27, 2026, hail was reported across the Schaumburg / Sleepy Hollow / Hanover Park corridor. Reports concentrated near Sleepy Hollow, Schaumburg, Hanover Park, and Roselle. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.25 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.75"
On Mar 31, 2026, hail was reported across the Ingalls Park / New Lenox / Preston Heights corridor. Reports concentrated near Ingalls Park, New Lenox, Preston Heights, Shorewood, and Rockdale. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 11 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2"
On Mar 30, 2026, hail was reported across the La Grange Park / Lynwood / Mccook corridor. Reports concentrated near Lynwood, Romeoville, Mccook, Stickney, La Grange Park, and Berwyn. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 29 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 4.8"
On Mar 10, 2026, hail was reported across the Darien / Woodridge / Bolingbrook corridor. Reports concentrated near Darien, Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Forest Park, and Oak Park. The largest reported hailstone measured 4.80 inches. HailPing grouped 44 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
Common questions
- When did it last hail in Chicago, IL?
- The last significant hail in Chicago, IL was on July 27, 2026. HailPing has recorded 4 qualifying hail events near Chicago, IL since March 2026.
- How big was the hail in Chicago, IL?
- The largest hail reported near Chicago, IL on July 27, 2026 measured 4.8 inches.
- How many hail reports were there near Chicago, IL?
- HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into the July 27, 2026 event near Chicago, IL.
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