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Fencing in Palos Hills: 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

Which fence lasts longest?

Vinyl and aluminium need little care; wood looks warm but needs staining every few years.

Do I need a survey or permit?

Often — the pro checks the property line and local rules before building.

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

Nearby

Hickory Hills · Worth · Chicago Ridge · Palos Park · Bridgeview · Palos Heights · Justice · Willow Springs