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Cook County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Cook County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 9 tornado reports among 203 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 19 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 175 high-wind reports with gusts up to 85 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cook County, Illinois showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cook County, Illinois. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Cook County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Cook County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

203
Events (12 mo)
19
Hail
175
Wind
9
Tornado
2"
Max hail
85
Max wind (mph)
Aug 12, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event near 1 ESE Homewood, Cook County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 1 ESE Homewood. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Report on social media of additional tree limbs fell during the storms this morning. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Flossmoor

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“An EF-1 tornado began west of Halsted between 183rd and 187th... crossing Halsted and causing structural damage to a strip mall and several buildings in an apartment co (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Homewood

“NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado with peak winds near 105 mph... peak width of 300 yards... and path length of 22.4 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Homer Glen

Sunday, August 9, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports

“Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Posen. Trees downed on 149th Street in Posen. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Posen

“Multiple large trees down blocking multiple roadways along State Street between Freehauf and Keepataw Drive. Time estimated. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Lemont

Monday, July 27, 2026

30 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 74 mph, 5 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Likely portion of tornado path in/near Markham. Concentrated area of tree damage along westbound I-80/I-294 at the Dixie Highway exit directly east and west of the exit (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Hazel Crest

“Corrects time of previous tornado report from 2 E Glenwood. An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph... peak width of 225 yards... and p (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Glenwood

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Report of downed tree limbs... a hanging street light... and hail near the intersection of Steger Road and State Street. The location and time of the report coincides t (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Steger

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Video shared to social media shows branch downed onto shoulder and part of one lane of IL-394 southbound. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Glenwood

Friday, July 3, 2026

17 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Peak wind gust of 64 mph measured on a personal weather station. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Lakeview - Chicag

“Peak wind gust of 55 kt measured at runway sensor 27 left. Peak gust of 47 kt at ASOS. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Ohare Airport

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Shortly after departing the Howard station in Rogers Park... a CTA Yellow Line train was partially derailed after a large portion of tree fell onto the tracks. 31 peopl (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Rogers Park - Chic

Sunday, June 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds gusts 45 to 55 mph. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE...Central Cook and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds gusts 45 to 55 mph. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE...Central Cook and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports

“Photo shared to social media shows uprooted tree in Streamwood. Time estimated by social media. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Streamwood

“Tree branches downed at Lords Park in Elgin. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Elgin

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Several trees and large tree limbs downed in Calumet City... particularly near Burnham Avenue between 154th and 158th Streets. A few trees fell onto homes and power lin (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Burnham

“Multiple trees uprooted or damaged on the northeast side of South Holland. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE South Holland

Thursday, June 11, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 85 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“6 INJ NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-2 tornado. Peak winds of 120 mph... width of 350 yards... and length of 8.4 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Willow Springs

“Peak wind gust. Downed tree limbs and power outage... as well. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Bridgeview

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

17 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“NWS survey confirmed a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Path length of 2.5 miles... max width of 175 yards... and peak winds of 80 mph. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Palos Heights

“Peak gust measured on personal weather station. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Lakeview - Chicag

Monday, May 18, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 79 mph

“KMDW ASOS recorded 79 mph wind gust from the southwest. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Midway Airport

“Tree or tree branch broken and blocking roadway near Cornelia Avenue and Fremont Street in Lakeview community area of Chicago. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Lakeview - Chicago

Monday, April 27, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...De Kalb, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...De Kalb, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Friday, April 17, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“A personal weather station recorded a 62 mph gust in the South Loops community area of Chicago. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Northerly Island

“Photo shared on social media of tree roughly 2 feet in diameter snapped. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Rolling Meadows

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Measured at a personal weather station. A separate PWS nearby reported a similar gust. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Albany Park - Chic

“Measured at a personal weather station. A separate nearby station measured a similar wind gust. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Irving Park - Chic

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“Multiple large tree branches downed in and near Garfield Park. Small tree also uprooted. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Garfield Park - Chicago

Monday, March 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"

Thursday, March 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Palos Park

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Friday, March 13, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Cook County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Largest hailstones estimated to be between 1.5 and 2 inches in diameter. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · La Grange Park

“Trained spotter reports walnut size hail in Brookfield. Hail occurred over 10 minute period from 5:54 PM to 6:05 PM. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Brookfield

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“Tree branch reportedly fell onto a car on Rose Street. Wind gust of 58 mph provided as well. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Glenwood

Thursday, January 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Power lines downed at 3800 S Artesian Avenue. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Brighton Park - Ch

Monday, December 29, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

15 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cook County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cook County, IL?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 203 severe weather events in Cook County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Cook County recently?

Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Cook County?

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