Hail history for Oak Lawn, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Lawn since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oak Lawn
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Feb 27, 2024
12 reports on 9 days since 1976 · #260 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Oak Lawn
- 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 Oak Lawn
The latest hail report in and around Oak Lawn is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on February 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oak Lawn logged 9 reports on 7 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 #260 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oak Lawn 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on February 27, 2024 near 1.03 W Oak Lawn.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oak Lawn 0.5
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oak Lawn 7
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oak Lawn 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Evergreen Park | Cook | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Hometown | Cook | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 8%
- 1–2 in 11 92%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Evergreen Park | Cook | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Hometown | Cook | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Evergreen Park | Cook | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 W Oak Lawn | Cook | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Lawn | Cook | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Lawn | Cook | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Lawn | Cook | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Burbank | Cook | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 1976 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Cook | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oak Lawn
- Alsip 5 km · 10
- Bedford Park 6 km · 14
- Oak Forest 12 km · 10
- Chicago 15 km · 113
- Orland Park 15 km · 19
- Tinley Park 17 km · 13
- Darien 19 km · 10
- Lemont 20 km · 21
Questions about hail in Oak Lawn
How often does it hail in Oak Lawn, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Lawn since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #260 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oak Lawn?
Most reports come in March, May, July. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oak Lawn?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on February 27, 2024 near 1.03 W Oak Lawn. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oak Lawn?
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 Oak Lawn had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 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.