La Grange Park, IL hail — 27 Jul 2026 recap

Storm date 27 Jul 2026 (CDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 1.50 in (ping pong). Heading/path: SSW.

On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.50 in (ping pong) at La Grange Park, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near La Grange Park centroid, at 12:01 p.m. CDT and 12:02 p.m. CDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (ESE of the town centroid; SSW of the town centroid). Largest: 1.50 in at 1 E La Grange Park (12:01 p.m. CDT); 1.25 in at 1 NW Countryside (12:02 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 SSW. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat La Grange Park as an in-town hit. Population is 13,447. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 13,447 (MOE ±29) — La Grange Park, IL.

Median household income: $120,408 (MOE ±7,510).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (24%); Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management (19%).

Median age: 44.0 (MOE ±4.3).