Hail History

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Hail history for Barrington Hills, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Ane haili ijiin 200669
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon42
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles316

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barrington Hills on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Barrington Hills

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
50-sent coin		Schaumburg, West Dundee, Wauconda
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Barrington Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington Hills		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Barrington Hills meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barrington Hills

Of 69 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (13) and June (13).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barrington Hills

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (7 mi from Barrington Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (6 mi from Barrington Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.5 to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported across Palatine.

Jun 26, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (8 mi from Barrington Hills)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (9 mi from Barrington Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (9 mi from Barrington Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barrington Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
7 mi from Barrington Hills		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
6 mi from Barrington Hills		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
5 mi from Barrington Hills		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
3 mi from Barrington Hills		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
3 mi from Barrington Hills		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from Barrington Hills		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from Barrington Hills		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
8 mi from Barrington Hills		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Streamwood
7 mi from Barrington Hills		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 16, 2007EF0Schaumburg
9 mi from Barrington Hills		0.5 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barrington Hills

316 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barrington Hills since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202681 mph, a measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage a reportedArlington Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, a measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Barrington Hills
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedStreamwood, Hoffman Estates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, a measuredHanover Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, a estimatStreamwood, Elgin, West Dundee
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatLake Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatElgin, Barrington Hills, Barrington
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, a estimatRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Barrington Hills; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Barrington Hills.

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