East Chicago, IN

Hail map for East Chicago, IN — February 27, 2024

Hail up to 1.25″ — half dollar size — was estimated within 5 miles of East Chicago on February 27, 2024.

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Max hail size
1.25″
half dollar
Impact rating
4/10
from stone size
Size bands over the city
2
distinct radar bands
Measured on the ground
1.75″
4.5 mi away · Public

Sizes come from NOAA radar, which runs about ±0.25″ against ground truth. It is canvass-targeting quality, not claim evidence.

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What people on the ground measured in East Chicago, IN on February 27, 2024

3 reports filed with the National Weather Service. These are measured stones, not radar estimates, so they are the closest thing to proof that hail actually reached the ground.

  • 1.75″ golf ball size Public
    Hegeswisch - Chicago, IL · 4.5 mi away8:54 PM CSTCook County

    Photo shared via social media showing hail in the Hegewisch community area of Chicago with the largest hailstone appearing to be roughly the size of a golf ball. Time estimated from radar.

  • 1.50″ half dollar size Public
    1 WNW Midlothian, IL · 14.3 mi away8:46 PM CSTCook County

    Relayed via mPING. Time estimated by radar.

  • 1.00″ quarter size Public
    South Holland, IL · 8.5 mi away8:52 PM CSTCook County

    Photo shared via social media showing 1 inch diameter hail in South Holland. Time estimated from radar.

These are verified ground reports, updated every 15 minutes. A report records where the observer was, not the full extent of the swath — treat it as evidence about the storm, not about any one roof.

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East Chicago hail on February 27, 2024

Hail up to 1.25 inches — half dollar size — was estimated within about 5 miles of East Chicago that day, across 2 distinct size bands. Sizes vary street to street inside a single swath.

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