Hail Reports in Joliet, Illinois — Last 90 Days

Hail near Joliet in the last 90 days

• 3.00 inLargest hail in 90 days (baseball size)
• 3Hail days near Joliet
• 42SPC reports
• August 9, 2026Most recent event

Around Joliet, the NOAA Storm Prediction Center logged 42 hail reports within 25 miles between July 27 and August 9, 2026, spread over 3 storm days. Every one of those days brought stones of 1″ or more, and 6 of the 42 Joliet reports with coordinates fell within 10 miles of the city center. In a typical year Joliet sees about 4 hail-producing storms.

Joliet's storm-climate context

Joliet sits in the Chicago metro corridor where continental air masses drive severe weather year-round. The recorded high of 109 F and low of -26 F in January bracket an extreme temperature range that stresses every roofing material through repeated expansion and contraction. Average annual snowfall of 16.9 inches adds seasonal snow load and accelerates freeze-thaw cycling in membrane seams and flashing joints. Spring and summer bring the thunderstorm activity common to northeastern Illinois, with hail granule loss and wind-driven rain penetration the primary acute risks. The freeze-thaw cycle in particular degrades asphalt shingle tabs and can force water under insufficiently sealed flashing, shortening effective roof life well below manufacturer ratings.

Joliet recorded 150,362 residents in the 2020 census, ranking it the third most populous city in Illinois. The city has evolved from a steel and manufacturing hub into a commuter suburb anchored by large logistics and healthcare employers. Amazon employs roughly 3,500 workers locally, while AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center supports about 3,023 jobs. Will County government adds 2,200 more. This stable, large-employer base sustains homeownership and steady demand for residential roof replacement, while the ongoing warehouse and distribution buildout drives commercial roofing work.

How close the hail came

Joliet's nearest hail report, one of 42, came 5.8 miles from the city center on July 27, 2026 (1.25″ at 2 SW Crystal Lawns). July 27, 2026 was the heaviest day around Joliet, with 39 reports and a top stone of 3.00″. Near Joliet, 3 of 3 hail days reached 1″ or larger.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each SPC report point; reports without coordinates are left out of the table.

Hail events near Joliet by date

The Joliet tables above list preliminary Local Storm Reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after each event. A quiet log does not mean no hail: small or unreported events happen. The closest report in this window landed 5.8 miles from Joliet's center.

On the Joliet map, circle positions are the NOAA SPC report coordinates; tap a circle for the date and hail size.

Hail size: < 1″ 1–1.75″ ≥ 2″ not recorded

How severe was it? The NWS yardstick, applied to Joliet's reports

Hail history in Joliet: the long picture

County-level NOAA records for the county behind Joliet, 2014–June 2026. Each figure shows its source. Storms after the archive ends are not in these numbers. Ranks count from 1, the highest.

Joliet against the 209 cities we cover

• #42of 209Days with hail 1 in or larger in Joliet: top quarter
• #68of 209Days with hail 1.75 in or larger (golf ball) in Joliet: middle
• #24of 209Days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind in Joliet: top quarter
• #7of 209Tornadoes in Joliet: top quarter
• #132of 209Reported storm property damage in Joliet: middle
• #128of 209Share of homes built before 1980 in Joliet: middle

Hail events in Joliet's county, since 2017: 93, or roughly 10 a year, topped by a 3.00″ stone. Set against that baseline, the 3 hail days near Joliet in the 90-day window above run above the long-term average rate. Check your own Joliet address on the hail risk lookup.

Compared to the Illinois county median of 80 hail events since 2017, Joliet's county runs 1.2× above average.

Three ways a storm reaches a roof

In the archive for Joliet's county, 2017 was the busiest hail year (21 recorded events); the largest stone on record, 3.00″, fell in 2026. A Joliet roof older than 2017 with no documented inspection has probably taken at least one unexamined hit.

In a market with repeat hail, impact-resistant Class 4 shingles often pay for themselves through insurer premium discounts — worth discussing with a Joliet roofer if a recent event tips you into a replacement.

Will County fact sheet for Joliet homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

What to do if your roof was in the hail path

1. Walk the ground, not the roof. Hail came as near as 5.8 miles to Joliet (2 SW Crystal Lawns, July 27, 2026) in the last 90 days. Granule piles under a Joliet downspout and dents on gutters, vents and screens are the signs to look for.
2. Record the damage before anyone repairs it. The log's worst day near Joliet: July 27, 2026, 39 reports, largest 3.00 in. Pair that date with your dated photos and a coin-for-scale shot to pin the loss to a storm.
3. Get a free inspection instead of guessing. 3 of the 3 hail days near Joliet reached 1 inch or more. On a Joliet roof, bruised shingles and lost granules do not show from the ground; a roofer's written scope settles whether a claim exists.
4. File on the policy's clock. Last hail day near Joliet: 77 days ago. Check the policy for your reporting window and file soon, while the log dates are fresh.
5. Bring the written scope to the adjuster. A Joliet estimate stays honest when the adjuster receives your contractor's written scope. Step-by-step: the roof insurance claim guide.

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Hail in Joliet — questions homeowners ask

Check your own ZIP in Joliet

The county figures above average over everything inside the county line. For a score tied to your Joliet address, run your ZIP through the hail risk lookup — Joliet ZIP codes include 60451, 60452, 60474, 60494, 60453.

Joliet neighborhoods — hail exposure varies by area

Hail paths track with storm cell movement, not city limits. If you're in Central Park, Northwest Park, Joliet Estates, River Ridge or Sunrise District, check your specific street against the report locations above — distance from Joliet's center is listed for each report.

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Sources: NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports (last 90 days, preliminary) and the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county of the city, 2014–June 2026); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing). The Storm Events archive used here ends in 2026, so storms between that date and the start of the 90-day log are not shown. How we collect data. Are you a roofer in Joliet? See how requests reach contractors.