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Generators in Melrose Park: Cook County has seen damaging thunderstorm winds and hailstorms in the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.75 inches.

Weather and your home

In Cook County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 17°F, with roughly 38 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Cook County, with hail up to 2.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Cook County was built around 1955, about 71 years ago, and 84% were built before 1980. The most common roofs on record are shingle asphalt and tar gravel. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Cook County has had 11 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (2024).

Services

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Questions

What size generator do I need?

Enough for the fridge, heating or cooling, lights and medical equipment; the pro sizes it from what you want running.

Standby or portable?

A standby generator starts on its own in an outage; portable is cheaper but has to be wheeled out and fuelled.

These are Cook County figures — more about homes in Chicago.

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