Explore our interactive Joliet hail map to track recent severe weather and storm damage across the southwest Chicago suburbs. From the Des Plaines River valley to the surrounding Will County communities, monitor local storm activity in real-time. This page shows live NOAA/SPC hail reports for Joliet in the last 30 days.
Scope: reported hail within 75 miles of Joliet during the rolling 30-day source window · Retrieved Sep 15, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Sorted nearest to Joliet city center · Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Showing 2 of 2 events within 75 miles of Joliet · Nearest to Joliet first · Updated every 6 hours
| Date | Location | County | Hail Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 3 E Sycamore | De Kalb | 1.00" (quarter) | 42.9 mi |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 3 N Mendota | La Salle | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 53.8 mi |
THOR displays the most recent reported hail events from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Reports are preliminary and may be corrected or updated by the source.
This page is a 75-mile Joliet area summary for the rolling 30-day window. Use THOR’s interactive map to research a ZIP code, address, county, or place and review the broader storm context.
Joliet experiences significant severe weather during the spring and summer months, often driven by powerful Midwestern frontal systems. The area has seen notable hail events, including the widespread April 2023 storms that brought large hail and damaging winds to Will County. Peak hail season typically runs from April through July.
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