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Hail history for Barrington, 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 200670

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon43

Tornado ijiin 10 mile10

Wind reports within 10 miles292

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barrington on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Barrington

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Schaumburg, West Dundee, Wauconda 5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Algonquin 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Barrington	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine 5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Barrington meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barrington

Of 70 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (13).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barrington

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (8 mi from Barrington)

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 (5 mi from Barrington)

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 (9 mi from Barrington)

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

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 (8 mi from Barrington)

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

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Feb 27, 2024	EF0	Streamwood 8 mi from Barrington	3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024	EF1	Hoffman Estates 7 mi from Barrington	2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024	EF1	South Barrington 6 mi from Barrington	2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 4 mi from Barrington	0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 3 mi from Barrington	3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Hanover Park 10 mi from Barrington	0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Hanover Park 10 mi from Barrington	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Long Grove 7 mi from Barrington	2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022	EF0	Streamwood 8 mi from Barrington	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 16, 2007	EF0	Schaumburg 9 mi from Barrington	0.5 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barrington

292 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barrington since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Algonquin 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	81 mph, a measured	South Barrington 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Arlington Heights 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	55 mph, a measured	South Barrington, West Dundee, Barrington Hills 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	60 mph, a measured	Wheeling, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	56 mph, a measured	Hanover Park 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Streamwood, Elgin, West Dundee 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Lake Barrington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Barrington Hills, Barrington, Schaumburg 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Rolling 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; 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.

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