HailEvidence → Western Springs, IL → 2026-07-27
Did it hail in Western Springs, IL on July 27, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 22 hail reports within 10 miles of Western Springs, IL on July 27, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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.
Every recorded report near Western Springs on 2026-07-27
Distances are from the Western Springs city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 48.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 17:02 UTC | 1 NW Countryside, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.5 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 16:56 UTC | Hinsdale, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 17:03 UTC | 1 NNE Indian Head Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 17:20 UTC | 1 ENE Willowbrook, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 18:53 UTC | 1 NNE Countryside, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 17:01 UTC | 1 E La Grange Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 17:28 UTC | Indian Head Park, Cook | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 16:56 UTC | Clarendon Hills, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 17:08 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 17:04 UTC | 1 NW Clarendon Hills, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 16:54 UTC | 1 WSW Willowbrook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 16:54 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 17:08 UTC | Oak Brook, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.6 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 17:18 UTC | 1 WNW Westmont, DuPage | SPC · preliminary |
1 mi, hail: “Public report of hail up to half dollar size near 55th Street and Willow Springs Road. Most hail stones nickel size. (LOT)”
1.5 mi, hail: “Public report of golf ball size hail in Hinsdale. Relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
1.6 mi, hail: “Photo shared on social media of quarter to half dollar size hail in La Grange Highlands. (LOT)”
1.8 mi, hail: “Golf ball size hail near 63rd Street and County Line Road. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
1.8 mi, wind: “Trained spotter reported several downed 2-3 inch diameter tree branches... with one large tree split in half. (LOT)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-28