Hail Map in Illinois on May 15, 2025

The weather event in Illinois on May 15, 2025 includes Hail, Wind, and Tornado maps. 17 states and 1,647 cities were impacted and suffered possible damage. The total estimated number of properties impacted is 242,708.
Hail map in Illinois on May 15, 2025
Hail
Wind
Tornado

242,708

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.00" hail or larger

132,932

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.75" hail or larger

2,304

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 2.50" hail or larger

Storm reports in Illinois

Illinois

DateDescription
05/15/20256:59 PM CDTA local report indicates 60 MPH wind near Mclean
05/15/20256:59 PM CDTPrivate weather station killelan2 reported 69 mph gust north of leland.
05/15/20256:59 PM CDTMesonet station ur707 broadwell.
05/15/20256:57 PM CDTPrivate weather station reported 58 mph gust near wonder lake.
05/15/20256:55 PM CDTPublic report of golf ball size hail near winthrop harbor. Relayed via mping.
05/15/20256:54 PM CDTMultiple public reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter in winthrop harbor.
05/15/20256:50 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail on the west side of zion. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:49 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near NWS Lincoln
05/15/20256:48 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 W Lincoln
05/15/20256:48 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/15/20256:47 PM CDTDelayed report. Photos show a farm outbuilding completely destroyed... Power poles down... And sheet metal strewn about the property. A damage survey may be needed in t
05/15/20256:45 PM CDTIl-dot weather station north of marengo reported 65 mph gust.
05/15/20256:44 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail in northern waukegan.
05/15/20256:43 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near Broadwell
05/15/20256:43 PM CDTCorrects location on previous report from broadwell.
05/15/20256:43 PM CDTCorrects loca
05/15/20256:43 PM CDTA large tree was split with half of the tree falling over. Golf ball sized hail also occurred around this time. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:42 PM CDTTrained spotter reported 2 inch hail on the west side of gurnee.
05/15/20256:41 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 5 W Washburn
05/15/20256:41 PM CDTTrained spotter reports 16 inch diameter tree broken west of kingston. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:41 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 W Waukegan
05/15/20256:40 PM CDTTrained spotter reported quarter size hail on the south side of gurnee. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:40 PM CDTPrivate weather station reported 59 mph gust north of sycamore.
05/15/20256:40 PM CDTTrained spotter reports measured 67 mph gust east of genoa.
05/15/20256:38 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.50 inch wind near Elkhart
05/15/20256:38 PM CDTSignificant damage to a home. Power line down nearby.
05/15/20256:38 PM CDTTrees down. Social media report.
05/15/20256:38 PM CDTDelayed report on social media with the time estimated by radar. A photo was provided.
05/15/20256:38 PM CDTDelayed report on social media with the time estimated by radar. A photo was provided.
05/15/20256:37 PM CDTCorrects previous storm surge report from 1 s antioch. Trained spotter reports estimated 2.5 foot diameter tree broken and has fallen onto house. Time estimated by rada
05/15/20256:36 PM CDTSeveral photos relayed via social media of tree damage in and around dekalb. One photo showed a 1 foot in diameter tree snapped midway up. Live webcams at the time the
05/15/20256:35 PM CDTReport of two semi trucks blown over on i-155 near mile marker 3. Report was relayed by emergency manager and time was estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:31 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail in belvidere.
05/15/20256:31 PM CDTPictures received of a large tree down on a home causing damage to the siding on the back of the home in addition to the gutters and part of the roof. Time estimated fr
05/15/20256:30 PM CDTNumerous trees damaged... Along with some outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.
05/15/20256:29 PM CDTTime estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:27 PM CDTScattered tree damage occurred throughout town.
05/15/20256:27 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Athens
05/15/20256:27 PM CDTPing pong ball size hail at the city park.
05/15/20256:26 PM CDTWind-driven hail damage to a residence north of athens.
05/15/20256:25 PM CDTPublic report of small branches broken in vernon hills. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:25 PM CDT10 inch tree branch snapped. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:24 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilroche34 reported 60 mph gust north of rochelle.
05/15/20256:24 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilroche3 reported 60 mph gust between rochelle and hillcrest.
05/15/20256:23 PM CDTPublic report of tree damage between mchenry and volo. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:23 PM CDTSign blown over on highway 97 near hurie avenue... And farm shed destroyed on hurie avenue west of highway 97.
05/15/20256:22 PM CDTA local report indicates 60 MPH wind near 3 NW Peoria
05/15/20256:22 PM CDTPrivate weather station reported 64 mph gust northeast of rochelle.
05/15/20256:20 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Bartonville
05/15/20256:15 PM CDTTrained spotter reports branches 3-4 inch diameter broken. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20256:00 PM CDTSeveral power poles leaning over onto the road resulting in power outages in the city. Photo submitted via social media... But location and damage confirmed by em. Time
05/15/20255:42 PM CDTSeveral quarter size stones... Some perhaps bigger.
05/15/20255:42 PM CDTCorrects previous hail report from 2 w deer grove. Many quarter size stones... But had a few close to golf balls.
05/15/20255:38 PM CDTDamage to house siding and windows... As well as cracking of a vehicle wind shield. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20255:25 PM CDTPhoto of several hailstones estimated to be around golf ball size shared via social media. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20255:06 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail near caledonia. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20255:05 PM CDTMostly smaller stones... But had a few quarters.
05/15/20255:05 PM CDTMostly sm
05/15/20255:05 PM CDTRelayed from galva city esda.
05/15/20255:05 PM CDTRelayed from galva city esda.
05/15/20254:52 PM CDTPowerlines down at the junction of sand road and garden plain road south of fulton. Time estimated by radar.
05/15/20254:46 PM CDTRockford airport asos krfd recorded brief gust to 60 mph.
05/14/20258:53 PM CDTAsos station kcmi willard arpt.
05/14/20258:29 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilbeech29 reported 65 mph gust northeast of beecher.
05/14/20258:27 PM CDTTree down over the road at springfield ave and state st... Relayed by broadcast media. Time was estimated with radar.
05/14/20258:25 PM CDTSteger ema reports damage to trees and damage to at least one residence. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:24 PM CDTDamage to power lines and tree branches near crete. Relayed via will county ema. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:23 PM CDTRaws weather station at midewin tallgrass prairie reported 59 mph gust.
05/14/20258:20 PM CDTA local report indicates 72 MPH wind near 1 E Burbank
05/14/20258:20 PM CDTMultiple reports of downed trees and tree limbs across the south chicago heights... Chatham... And cheltenham neighborhoods of chicago. Data collected from 311 request
05/14/20258:19 PM CDTPrivate weather station kiloakfo13 reported 68 mph gust at oak forest.
05/14/20258:18 PM CDTMonee ema reports tree and power line damage along timber lane west near monee. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:18 PM CDTMonee ema reports tree and power line damage along timber lane west near monee. Time estimated by radar. Ed from radar.
05/14/20258:17 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilpeoto1 reported 62 mph gust.
05/14/20258:17 PM CDTLarge tree branches downed in posen. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:15 PM CDTMultiple reports of downed trees and tree limbs across the evergreen park... Beverly... Mount greenwood... Washington heights... And morgan park neighborhoods of chicag
05/14/20258:15 PM CDTPhotos shared showing a tree snapped at its base in kennedy park in chicago. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:15 PM CDTPhotos showed on social media of large tree across roadway and on cars. The core of the tree appeared to be rotten. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:14 PM CDTMultiple reports of trees snapped or uprooted in oak forest. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:13 PM CDTPicture received of a large tree limb down in the road at the intersection of 151st street and kildare avenue. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:12 PM CDTReport of a panel of a fence down near the intersection of 152nd street and kostner avenue. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:10 PM CDTPhoto shared on social media of 10 inch in diameter tree snapped.
05/14/20258:10 PM CDTMultiple reports of downed trees and tree limbs across the cornell... Cheltenham... And south chicago heights neighborhoods of chicago. Data collected from 311 request
05/14/20258:10 PM CDTPictures of snapped trees at beverly and morgan park on the south side of chicago related via social media. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:08 PM CDTPublic report of 3 inch diameter branch broken near frankfort. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:07 PM CDTVideo shared to social media shows small branches broken near 45th and leamington avenue in garfield ridge community area of chicago. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:06 PM CDTPhoto of leaning power poles at 175th and harlem in tinley park. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:05 PM CDTVideo shared to social media shows small branch broken near 51st and mcvicker in garfield ridge community area of chicago. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:05 PM CDTVia social media... Person posted pics of numerous branches down in backyard.
05/14/20258:05 PM CDTSeveral trees downed in palos heights. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20258:05 PM CDTMultiple reports of downed trees and tree limbs across the beverly... Mount greenwood... Washington heights... And morgan park neighborhoods of chicago. Data collected
05/14/20258:04 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows damage to roof trim and gutters of house near 167th and oak park avenue in tinley park. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilmanha51 reported 64 mph gust south of manhattan.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail in uptown area of chicago. Relayed via mping.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTPublic report of large tree branches broken near 102nd street and alice court in oak lawn. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTPublic report of a 8 foot diameter tree downed in oak lawn. Time estimated by radar radar.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTReports of a downed power line as well as extensive downed tree branches along 159th street in tinley park. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20258:03 PM CDTPublic report
05/14/20258:01 PM CDTTrained spotter reports 3-4 inch diameter branches broken... Power lines damaged... Trees snapped... And possible roof damage near sweedler road and gougar road in manh
05/14/20258:01 PM CDTPower lines down and most of town without power.
05/14/20258:01 PM CDTThree gusts in excess of 70 mph measured on home weather station. The peak gust was 73.6 mph.
05/14/20258:00 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilchica577 reported 59 mph gust.
05/14/20258:00 PM CDTPublic report of a large tree snapped in the edgewater area of chicago.
05/14/20258:00 PM CDTVia social media... User posted an image of a hail stone next to a ruler measuring 1 inch.
05/14/20258:00 PM CDTPublic works reported snapped 14 diameter branch on crawford street.
05/14/20257:59 PM CDTPublic report of half dollar size hail near homer glen. Relayed via mping.
05/14/20257:59 PM CDTPublic report of half dollar size hail near homer glen. R
05/14/20257:57 PM CDTLarge tree and wires down across the road report was relayed by local law enforcement. Time was estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:57 PM CDTReport of a telephone pole broken and wires down was relayed by local law enforcement. Time was estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:57 PM CDTWires down was relayed by local law enforcement. Time was estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:54 PM CDTPrivate weather station kilchica929 reported 59 mph gust.
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTPrivate weather station reported 60 mph gust in jefferson park area of chicago.
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows large section of roof material blown into a street in the business district of wilmington. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows numerous large branches broken near kennedy expressway
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTPhoto shared of a 2 foot in diameter tree uprooted in the andersonville neighborhood of chicago. Several other reports of downed trees were received in the same general
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTNumerous reports of tree damage in and near wilmington. Fascia damage reported to a house as well. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:52 PM CDTPhoto showing the roof above the front porch of a house partially collapsed in lakewood shores. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:50 PM CDTFascia peeled off of house in essex. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:47 PM CDTPhoto shared via social media shows roof and walls peeled from metal farm building along n 3500 e road west of cabery. Debris blown into a field. Time estimated by rada
05/14/20257:47 PM CDTBrick chimney of house demolished in braidwood. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:47 PM CDTPhoto shared via social media shows roof and walls peeled from metal farm building along n 3500 e road west of cabery. Debris blown into a fiel
05/14/20257:46 PM CDTCorrects previous report from braceville. Public report of possible damage to tree branches and siding of a building near braceville. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:46 PM CDTNumerous trees and power lines down. 5-6 homes with trees down onto roofs and several with shingle damage.
05/14/20257:46 PM CDTPublic report of possible damage to tree branches and siding of a building near braceville. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:46 PM CDTMultiple trees and large tree limbs downed in the portage park community area of chicago. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:46 PM CDTLarge tree branch broken east of decatur... And power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:45 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows large tree snapped at the base and damage to at least one nearby car in dunning community area of chicago. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:45 PM CDTMultiple reports of downed trees and tree limbs across the norwood park neighborhood of chicago. Data collected from 311 request map. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:45 PM CDTPhoto showing large tree limb downed onto canfield avenue at talcott road. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:44 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows baseball size hail near eming
05/14/20257:44 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows baseball size hail near emington. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:44 PM CDTMultiple wind gusts in excess of 75 mph with a peak gust of 78.7 mph.
05/14/20257:43 PM CDTReport shared via social media indicates tree damage near belmont avenue and lincoln street in franklin park. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:43 PM CDTPower lines down and large tree branch broken off on west side of decatur.
05/14/20257:41 PM CDTPhoto shows 3 inch diameter hail near il-47 and e 2100 n road north of saunemin. Time estimated by radar. Report relayed by broadcast media.
05/14/20257:40 PM CDTTrained spotter reports hail up to half dollar size near franklin park.
05/14/20257:40 PM CDTDelayed report. Power poles blown down. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:40 PM CDTDelayed report. Power poles blown down. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:40 PM CDTDelayed report. Power poles blown down. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:39 PM CDTPhoto shared via social media shows tennis ball size hail near saunemin. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:38 PM CDTPhotos relayed via social media depict trees around 1 to 2 feet in diameter downed on power lines in gardner. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:38 PM CDTTime estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:37 PM CDTPublic report of half dollar hail in elmhurst. Relayed via mping.
05/14/20257:37 PM CDTPublic report of quarter size hail in villa park. Relayed via mping.
05/14/20257:37 PM CDTPublic report of half dollar hail in elmhurst.
05/14/20257:35 PM CDTTrees downed in villa park. Wind-driven quarter size hail also caused damage to siding on house. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:34 PM CDTLarge tree branches and limbs snapped off trees in dwight. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:33 PM CDTPhoto showing uprooted tree in lombard. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:33 PM CDT12 telephone poles downed and there is damage to a nearby solar farm.
05/14/20257:30 PM CDTTrained spotter reports downed traffic light near finley road and eisenhower lane in lombard. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:30 PM CDTTree uprooted. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:30 PM CDTPhoto on social media of hail stone reported in glen ellyn next to ruler. Time estimated by users post.
05/14/20257:28 PM CDTTime estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:27 PM CDTHail from quarter to golf ball size. Social media report.
05/14/20257:25 PM CDTHail this size fell for approximately two minutes.
05/14/20257:25 PM CDTHail this fell for approximately two minutes.
05/14/20257:23 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near Chenoa
05/14/20257:22 PM CDTEstimated from pictures posted on social media.
05/14/20257:20 PM CDTMesonet station fw2710 towanda.
05/14/20257:20 PM CDTAlong highway 29 between rochester and berry. Social media report.
05/14/20257:18 PM CDTA local report indicates 65 MPH wind near 3 WSW Chenoa
05/14/20257:15 PM CDT4 power poles down east of mechanicsburg. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:15 PM CDTPhoto shared to social media shows small tree snapped in port barrington. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:11 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 E Normal
05/14/20257:11 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 3 N Shirley
05/14/20257:11 PM CDTReport from mping: golf ball
05/14/20257:10 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.50 inch wind near 1 SW Normal
05/14/20257:08 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 1 W Bloomington
05/14/20257:08 PM CDTReport from mping: half dollar
05/14/20257:08 PM CDTA local report indicates 2.00 inch wind near 2 E Central Illinois Ai
05/14/20257:08 PM CDTCorrects location of previous report from 2 e central illinois airport.
05/14/20257:08 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near Normal
05/14/20257:06 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 2 NNW Central Illinois
05/14/20257:06 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Normal
05/14/20257:06 PM CDTSocial media report with photo provided measuring the hail with a ruler. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:05 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/14/20257:05 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/14/20257:05 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Bloomington
05/14/20257:05 PM CDTPhoto provided measuring the hail. Time estimated by radar.
05/14/20257:05 PM CDTDelayed report on social media with the time estimated by radar. A photo was provided.
05/14/20257:04 PM CDTReport from mping: golf ball
05/14/20257:04 PM CDTPrivate w
05/14/20257:04 PM CDTPrivate weather station killakev22 reported 62 mph gust near fox lake hills.
05/14/20257:03 PM CDTReport from mping: half dollar
05/14/20257:03 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.25 inch wind near 3 SW Bloomington
05/14/20257:02 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 3 N Shirley
05/14/20257:02 PM CDTPhoto shared showing an uprooted tree in spring grove. Fencing was also blown over at the same residence. Time estimated from radar.
05/14/20257:00 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 3 NE Shirley

Cities Impacted by Hail Map on May 15, 2025

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