Hail history for Wheaton, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wheaton since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wheaton
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 27, 2026
16 reports on 13 days since 1983 · #170 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Wheaton
- 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 Wheaton
The latest hail report in and around Wheaton is from July 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wheaton logged 9 reports on 6 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 #170 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wheaton 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 27, 2026 near 2.14 NNW Lisle.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (50% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wheaton 0.5
- DuPage County 7.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wheaton 6
- DuPage County 60
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wheaton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 NNW Lisle | Du Page | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.54 W Butterfield | Du Page | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Wheaton | Du Page | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wheaton | Du Page | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 SW Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 19:00 local · NCEI |
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 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 NNW Lisle | Du Page | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 SW Glen Ellyn | Du Page | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 E Wheaton | Du Page | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.54 W Butterfield | Du Page | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Wheaton | Du Page | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wheaton | Du Page | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Wheaton | Du Page | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Wheaton | Du Page | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Wheaton | Du Page | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Wheaton | Du Page | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Wheaton | Du Page | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Wheaton | Du Page | 15:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wheaton
- Glen Ellyn 4 km · 16
- Carol Stream 7 km · 10
- Lombard 8 km · 13
- Downers Grove 10 km · 31
- West Chicago 10 km · 12
- Villa Park 11 km · 10
- Naperville 13 km · 42
- Oak Brook 13 km · 13
Questions about hail in Wheaton
How often does it hail in Wheaton, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wheaton since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #170 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wheaton?
Most reports come in July, April, May. July alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wheaton?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 27, 2026 near 2.14 NNW Lisle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wheaton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wheaton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.