Lemont, 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: SE.

On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.75 in (golf ball) at Lemont, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Lemont centroid, at 12:32 p.m. CDT and 12:35 p.m. CDT. Hail fell near town, including reports just off the street grid (SE of the town centroid). Largest: 1.75 in at 2 SE Lemont (12:32 p.m. CDT); 1.25 in at 3 NW Homer Glen (12:35 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 SE. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Lemont as an in-town hit. Population is 17,820. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 17,820 (MOE ±40) — Lemont, IL.

Median household income: $123,370 (MOE ±26,461).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (21%); Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management (12%).

Median age: 43.7 (MOE ±0.8).