HailEvidence → River Forest, IL → 2026-07-27
Did it hail in River Forest, IL on July 27, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 11 hail reports within 10 miles of River Forest, IL on July 27, 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 River Forest on 2026-07-27
Distances are from the River Forest city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 26.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 17:01 UTC | 1 E La Grange Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 17:09 UTC | Elmhurst, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 18:42 UTC | 1 W Irving Park - Chica, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 18:53 UTC | 1 NNE Countryside, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Wind | 62 mph | 21:37 UTC | 1 NE Bensenville, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Wind | 59 mph | 17:49 UTC | North Park - Chicago, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 16:54 UTC | 1 N Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 17:02 UTC | 1 NW Countryside, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 17:08 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Wind | 72 mph | 17:04 UTC | 1 N Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 16:54 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 17:08 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 17:01 UTC | Villa Park, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 17:50 UTC | Lincoln Square - Chicag, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
5 mi, hail: “Relayed via mping. (LOT)”
6.2 mi, hail: “Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
6.4 mi, wind: “Large tree branch broken... landing on school bus... near Belle Plaine Avenue and Keeler Avenue. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
7.7 mi, wind: “Trained spotter reported several downed 2-3 inch diameter tree branches... with one large tree split in half. (LOT)”
7.7 mi, wind: “ASOS site ORD Chicago Ohare Airport reported 62 mph peak gust. (LOT)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-28