Hail history for Skokie, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Skokie since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Skokie
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 12, 1996
24 reports on 22 days since 1991 · #89 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Skokie
- 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 Skokie
The latest hail report in and around Skokie is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Skokie logged 12 reports on 11 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 #89 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Skokie accounts for 4% 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 April 12, 1996 near Skokie.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Skokie 0.6
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Skokie 11
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Skokie 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Skokie | Cook | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Skokie | Cook | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Morton Grove | Cook | 10:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 NW West Ridge | Cook | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Skokie | Cook | 13:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 54%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 NW West Ridge | Cook | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Skokie | Cook | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Skokie | Cook | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Morton Grove | Cook | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Morton Grove | Cook | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNE Harwood Hgts | Cook | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Morton Grove | Cook | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Skokie | Cook | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Morton Grove | Cook | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Morton Grove | Cook | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Lincolnwood | Cook | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Skokie | Cook | 19:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Skokie
- Evanston 4 km · 22
- Niles 6 km · 16
- Glenview 9 km · 14
- Des Plaines 13 km · 30
- Arlington Heights 21 km · 20
- Chicago 23 km · 113
- Buffalo Grove 23 km · 10
- Villa Park 26 km · 10
Questions about hail in Skokie
How often does it hail in Skokie, Illinois?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Skokie since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Skokie?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Skokie?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 12, 1996 near Skokie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Skokie?
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 Skokie had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.