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Hail history for Stephenson County, IL
96 hail reports in Stephenson County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Apr 17, 2026.
Cities in Stephenson County
Recent hail in Stephenson County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Scioto Mills 1 hail report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3.00 in tea cup | Dakota Dornink Airport, Dakota, Lake Summerset 8 hail reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Lena, Lake Summerset, Mc Connell 9 hail reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 3.00 in tea cup | Winslow 2 hail reports |
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Hail days in Stephenson County by year
When hail season peaks in Stephenson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Stephenson County
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Stephenson County since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Loran, Freeport 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Scioto Mills 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Rock Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lake Summerset, Cedarville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 96 mph, a estimat | Pearl City 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Freeport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Dakota 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 93 mph, a measured | Lena, German Vly, Winneshiek 5 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Freeport, Pearl City, Freeport Albertus Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Freeport Albertus Airport 1 wind report |
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 Stephenson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).