Hail and storm intelligence
Hail Damage in Chicago, IL - Recent Storms, Sizes, and Door-Knocker Targets
Contractorfy published this hail snapshot for the Chicagoland on July 17, 2026. Its recorded window contains 132 hail events with a peak hail size of 4.80 inches and 3 ranked field zones. Review the observation dates before planning a visit.
Events in published window
132
Generated from the authoritative hail-report pipeline within a 40-mile radius of Chicago center.
Peak hail size
4.80"
Largest hailstone size captured in the generated 12-month city snapshot.
Signal ZIPs
60516 / 60517 / 60561 / 60559
ZIPs reverse-mapped from the strongest recent hail points in this market snapshot.
Top door-knocker zone
2 NW Plainfield, IL
Primary ZIP 60561 / peak hail 4.80".
Recent Hail Events Near Chicago, IL
Snapshot published July 17, 2026. This page displays the recorded observation window; it is not a live weather feed.
Window: July 17, 2025 to July 17, 2026
July 3, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 60433
1 S Joliet, Will
July 3, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 60436
Rockdale, Will
June 25, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 46322
Highland, Lake
June 24, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 60102
2 SE Algonquin, Kane
Top Door-Knocker Hail Zones for Chicago
These zones come from the same hail-targeting pipeline roofers use internally. They rank field opportunity by hail severity, storm recency, housing density, and owner-occupied detached-home signals.
Latest generated door-knocker report: 39 homes for 2 NW Plainfield, IL, Chicago, IL, refreshed July 17, 2026.
Priority #1
2 NW Plainfield, IL
Primary ZIP: 60561
Peak hail: 4.80"
Storm points: 45
Estimated housing units: 591,048
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: March 11, 2026
Large hail reported (max 4.80 in). Estimated 591,048 housing units inside the swath. Estimated swath area: 896.2 km^2.
Priority #2
La Grange Park, IL
Primary ZIP: 60515
Peak hail: 2.00"
Storm points: 25
Estimated housing units: 873,143
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: March 31, 2026
Large hail reported (max 2.00 in). Estimated 873,143 housing units inside the swath. Estimated swath area: 1408.0 km^2.
Priority #3
2 SE Shorewood, IL
Primary ZIP: 60433
Peak hail: 1.75"
Storm points: 11
Estimated housing units: 16,186
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: March 31, 2026
Large hail reported (max 1.75 in). Estimated 16,186 housing units inside the swath. Estimated swath area: 101.4 km^2.
Check Your Chicago Address for Hail Damage
Enter your street address and we will match it against recent hail events in Chicago, IL. If your roof was in the storm path, we generate a contractor-ready damage report you can share with an adjuster.
What To Do After a Hail Storm in Chicago
- Document visible damage from the ground - dented gutters, cracked skylights, battered window screens, and broken siding.
- Do not climb on the roof. Hire a licensed Illinois roofer for the inspection.
- Pull your insurance policy. Note your deductible, coverage type, and your claim window before you file.
- File the claim before signing any contracts so your insurer can inspect first.
- Work with a contractor who writes supplements. Initial carrier scopes regularly miss code items and accessory replacement.