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Carol Stream, IL hail — 27 Jul 2026 recap
Storm date 27 Jul 2026 (CDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 1.75 in (golf ball). Heading/path: ESE.
On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.75 in (golf ball) at Carol Stream, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Carol Stream centroid, at 11:55 a.m. CDT and 12:10 p.m. CDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (E of the town centroid; NE of the town centroid). Largest: 1.75 in at 1 ENE Carol Stream (11:55 a.m. CDT); 1.25 in at Glendale Heights (12:10 p.m. CDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the ESE. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Carol Stream as an in-town hit. Population is 39,460. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.
Town
Population: 39,460 (MOE ±99) — Carol Stream, IL.
Median household income: $102,309 (MOE ±6,108).
Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (21%); Manufacturing (16%).
Median age: 40.4 (MOE ±1.4).
Hail reports
| Local time | Location | Size | Object | Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 a.m. CDT | 1 ENE Carol Stream DuPage County, IL | 1.75 in | golf ball | Emergency Mngr | 0.92 mi |
| 12:10 p.m. CDT | Glendale Heights DuPage County, IL | 1.25 in | half dollar | 2.82 mi |
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