Chicago, IL hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Chicago neighborhoods since November 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Aug 9, 2026
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Every hail day in Chicago
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Chicago, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1.00 in | 1,444 | 15 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.00 in | 578,596 | 49,593 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1.00 in | 1,172 | 17 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 in | 4,618 | 22 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 in | 4,894 | 25 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.25 in | 60,736 | 1,833 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 in | 84 | 1 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.00 in | 5,638 | 51 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.25 in | 45,799 | 1,805 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 in | 101,208 | 3,092 |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.00 in | 7,535 | 75 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1.00 in | 5,573 | 134 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 1.25 in | 28,882 | 907 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.00 in | 241 | 4 |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in | 255,264 | 20,955 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 in | 16,632 | 112 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 in | 2,074 | 4 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1.50 in | 10,618 | 67 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 1.25 in | 12,627 | 111 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1.00 in | 5,452 | 44 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 in | 8,138 | 357 |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 in | 65 | 1 |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 in | 232,688 | 15,857 |
| May 2, 2024 | 1.00 in | 31,028 | 868 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.00 in | 2,883 | 32 |
Chicago neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since November 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | 16 | 1.75 in | Aug 9, 2026 | 327 |
| Assessors Div | 13 | 2.50 in | Aug 9, 2026 | 552 |
| Owners Resubdivision | 13 | 1.75 in | Aug 9, 2026 | 175 |
| Third Principal Meridian | 12 | 2.50 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 142 |
| Smiths Sub | 12 | 2.00 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 912 |
| Circuit Court Partition | 11 | 1.75 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 406 |
| School Trustees | 10 | 1.50 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 579 |
| Jones Sub | 9 | 2.50 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 916 |
| Park Sub | 9 | 1.75 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 831 |
| Circuit Court | 9 | 1.75 in | Jul 27, 2026 | 340 |
Hail history near Chicago
Chicago hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Chicago?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Chicago neighborhoods was Aug 9, 2026, with hail up to 1.00 in across 15 neighborhoods (1,444 homes).
How often does it hail in Chicago?
Chicago had 25 days with hail 1 inch or larger since November 2023: 8 in 2024, 7 in 2025, 10 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Chicago has had recently?
The largest hail in Chicago in that time was 2.50 in on May 7, 2024.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Chicago?
The storm on Jul 27, 2026 reached 578,596 homes in 49593 neighborhoods, with hail up to 2.00 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.