Hail history for DuPage County, IL

DuPage County has 255 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 155 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.8″ (grapefruit) on March 10, 2026.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 255 since 1961

1″ or larger 155 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.8″ grapefruit · March 10, 2026

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in DuPage County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks DuPage County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 255 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for DuPage County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 30, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A video showed quarter to half dollar size hail near the DuPage Airport.

March 10, 2026 · 4.0″ (softball)

Numerous hail reports came out of southeastern DuPage County, mostly in the vicinity of Woodridge and Darien. Sizes ranged from 1 to 4 inches in diameter, though most of the reports were greater than 2.5 inches. Three separate reports of 4 inch hail were received out of this area.

February 27, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	7	7	14	99	76	47

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in DuPage County

Has it ever hailed in DuPage County?

Yes — 255 hail events have been recorded for DuPage County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 155 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in DuPage County?

The most recent recorded hail event for DuPage County, IL is April 14, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in DuPage County?

4.8″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 10, 2026. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.