During the late afternoon and early evening yesterday (June 10, 2015), multiple storms produced large hail and very heavy rainfall along the I-80 corridor, including across the far southern and southwestern Chicago metro area. This severe storm was really close to home for Hausch & Company — occurring south of our company headquarters, less than 50 miles away. The largest hail reported was over 4 inches in diameter (approximately 4.75 inches) in Minooka around 7:20 pm (picture shown below). There were many other reports of 2.5 inch diameter hail and larger across Minooka from Emergency Management, law enforcement and the public, along with multiple reports of vehicle damage.
This was the second largest hail event in northeast and north central Illinios since 1961 when 6 inch diameter was reported in Kankakee County. It is important to remember that severe storms are dangerous, and hail to the size of Wednesday’s can injure and be deadly. A reminder that the best place to be in severe storms is inside and central in a sturdy structure, away from windows, and putting as many walls between you and the severe storm as possible.
Here are some quick links to access for more information on this storm:
- NOAA Google Map SPC (Storm Prediction Center) Overview:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/gm.php?rpt=150610_rpts - NOAA SPC Reports for June 10, 2015:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/150610_rpts.html - NOAA Hail Reports for the south/southwest Chicago metro area storms:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/view/validProds.php?prod=lsr&node=klot - National Weather Service Article for June 10, 2015:
http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun10#lsrs
Our adjusters are continuing to research the details of this storm event to understand the full extent of the damage. This is in an area where we have high capacity and can get boots on the ground quickly. We are here to help, just email claims@hauschco.com.
The National Weather Service is also reporting that the same front that brought 90s and severe storms yesterday will move back north into the area today and this evening. Near and to the south of this front will again be temperatures around 90°. The chance for severe storms will be mid-late afternoon into the evening in the outlined area of this graphic below. The storms today will be capable of hail and winds, and a tornado or two is possible. It is always good to recall your severe weather safety plan. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center Outlook for June 11, 2015: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html.
