HailEvidence → Chicago, IL → 2026-03-30
Did it hail in Chicago, IL on March 30, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 8 hail reports within 10 miles of Chicago, IL on March 30, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Chicago on 2026-03-30
Distances are from the Chicago city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:18 UTC | Archer Hts. - Chicago, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:23 UTC | Cicero, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:20 UTC | Stickney, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 04:18 UTC | Berwyn, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 04:15 UTC | 1 N McCook, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:14 UTC | 1 SSW Brookfield, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:13 UTC | La Grange Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:14 UTC | La Grange Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
3.1 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”
3.5 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”
5.4 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
8.2 mi, hail: “(LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-03-30?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Chicago hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12