Hail history for Glenview, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glenview since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glenview
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 7, 1978
14 reports on 13 days since 1967 · #196 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Glenview
- 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 Glenview
The latest hail report in and around Glenview is from April 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glenview logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #196 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glenview accounts for 2% of the 660 reports filed in Cook 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 7, 1978.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glenview 0.5
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glenview 8
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glenview 0%
- Cook County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cook | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Glenview | Cook | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Glenview | Cook | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 SW Glenview | Cook | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Sunset Park | Cook | 19:25 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 4 29%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Glenview | Cook | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Glenview | Cook | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 SW Glenview | Cook | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Sunset Park | Cook | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Glenview | Cook | 08:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Glenview | Cook | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.7 WNW West Glenview | Cook | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Evanston | Cook | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Glenview | Cook | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Cook | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cook | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 1972 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cook | 19:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glenview
- Niles 7 km · 16
- Des Plaines 8 km · 30
- Skokie 9 km · 24
- Evanston 12 km · 22
- Arlington Heights 13 km · 20
- Buffalo Grove 14 km · 10
- Palatine 18 km · 27
- Schaumburg 22 km · 29
Questions about hail in Glenview
How often does it hail in Glenview, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glenview since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #196 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glenview?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glenview?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 7, 1978. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glenview?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Glenview had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 20, 2023.
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.