Schaumburg, IL hail — 27 Jul 2026 recap

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

On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.25 in (half dollar) at Schaumburg, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Schaumburg centroid, at 11:45 a.m. CDT and 11:48 a.m. CDT. Hail fell near town, including reports just off the street grid (S of the town centroid; SE of the town centroid). Largest: 1.25 in at 1 SE Schaumburg (11:45 a.m. CDT); 1.25 in at 1 NW Roselle (11:48 a.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 Schaumburg as an in-town hit. Population is 76,868. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 76,868 (MOE ±548) — Schaumburg, IL.

Median household income: $97,514 (MOE ±3,306).

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 (18%).

Median age: 39.6 (MOE ±0.8).