Hail history for Glen Ellyn, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Ellyn since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glen Ellyn
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 1975
16 reports on 16 days since 1965 · #161 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Glen Ellyn
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Glen Ellyn
The latest hail report in and around Glen Ellyn is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glen Ellyn logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #161 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glen Ellyn accounts for 6% of the 281 reports filed in DuPage County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 4, 1975.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). Hail here peaks in March (19% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glen Ellyn 0.6
- DuPage County 7.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glen Ellyn 11
- DuPage County 60
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glen Ellyn 0%
- DuPage County 5%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Du Page | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 03:26 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 S Butterfield West | Du Page | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Butterfield West | Du Page | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 SW Butterfield West | Du Page | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 03:26 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 14:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glen Ellyn
- Wheaton 4 km · 16
- Lombard 4 km · 13
- Villa Park 7 km · 10
- Carol Stream 8 km · 10
- Downers Grove 9 km · 31
- Oak Brook 10 km · 13
- West Chicago 13 km · 12
- Woodridge 14 km · 15
Questions about hail in Glen Ellyn
How often does it hail in Glen Ellyn, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Ellyn since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #161 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glen Ellyn?
Most reports come in March, May, July. March alone accounts for 19% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glen Ellyn?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 1975. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glen Ellyn?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Glen Ellyn had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 27, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.