HailEvidence → Chicago, IL → 2026-07-27

Did it hail in Chicago, IL on July 27, 2026?

Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Chicago, IL on July 27, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball 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.

5hail reports ≤ 10 mi

1.50"largest hail · ping pong ball

11wind reports · max 74 mph

Every recorded report near Chicago on 2026-07-27

Distances are from the Chicago city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 16.

Distance	Type	Size / speed	Time	Reported near	Source
3.7 mi	Hail	1.25" (half dollar)	18:00 UTC	1 W Northerly Island, Cook	SPC · preliminary
5.2 mi	Wind	74 mph	18:10 UTC	Midway Airport, Cook	SPC · preliminary
6 mi	Wind	speed n/a	18:09 UTC	1 WNW Auburn-Gresham, Cook	SPC · preliminary
6.6 mi	Hail	1.50" (ping pong ball)	18:17 UTC	1 E Greater Grand Cross, Cook	SPC · preliminary
7.2 mi	Wind	62 mph	17:59 UTC	Lakeview - Chicago, Cook	SPC · preliminary
8 mi	Wind	63 mph	21:39 UTC	Lakeview - Chicago, Cook	SPC · preliminary
8.2 mi	Wind	74 mph	17:58 UTC	3 NE Navy Pier, LMZ741	SPC · preliminary
8.2 mi	Wind	64 mph	21:34 UTC	3 NE Navy Pier, LMZ741	SPC · preliminary
8.3 mi	Wind	74 mph	17:40 UTC	3.0 SW Midway Airport, Cook	SPC · preliminary
8.8 mi	Wind	speed n/a	18:42 UTC	1 W Irving Park - Chica, Cook	SPC · preliminary
9 mi	Hail	1.50" (ping pong ball)	17:01 UTC	1 E La Grange Park, Cook	SPC · preliminary
9 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	17:51 UTC	1 SW Evergreen Park, Cook	SPC · preliminary
9.2 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	17:50 UTC	1 NW Oak Lawn, Cook	SPC · preliminary
9.2 mi	Wind	speed n/a	17:34 UTC	1 W Oak Lawn, Cook	SPC · preliminary

3.7 mi, hail: “Relayed via mping. (LOT)”

5.2 mi, wind: “(LOT)”

6 mi, wind: “Part of the roof of a store was blown off near 79th Street and Western Avenue. (LOT)”

6.6 mi, hail: “Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

7.2 mi, wind: “Private weather station KILCHICA1037 reported 62 mph gust. (LOT)”

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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-28