Hail history for Niles, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niles since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Niles
- Last hail
- Feb 8, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 18, 2000
16 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #166 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Niles
- 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 Niles
The latest hail report in and around Niles is from February 8, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Niles logged 12 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #166 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Niles accounts for 2% of the 660 reports filed in Cook County.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 18, 2000 near Niles.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (44% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Niles 0.6
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Niles 6
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Niles 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Niles | Cook | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Niles | Cook | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Niles | Cook | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ingleside | Lake | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Niles | Cook | 13:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 6%
- 1–2 in 14 88%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Norwood Park | Cook | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Norwood Park | Cook | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Niles | Cook | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Niles | Cook | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.78 NE Edison Park | Cook | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Niles | Cook | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Niles | Cook | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Niles | Cook | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Niles | Cook | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Niles | Cook | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Niles | Cook | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Niles | Cook | 16:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Niles
- Skokie 6 km · 24
- Glenview 7 km · 14
- Des Plaines 8 km · 30
- Evanston 10 km · 22
- Arlington Heights 16 km · 20
- Buffalo Grove 20 km · 10
- Villa Park 21 km · 10
- Palatine 22 km · 27
Questions about hail in Niles
How often does it hail in Niles, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niles since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #166 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Niles?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Niles?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 18, 2000 near Niles. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Niles?
The most recent report in this data is from February 8, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Niles had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was February 8, 2024.
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.