Hail History

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Hail history for Crystal Lake, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 24, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Ane haili ijiin 200653
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon37
Tornado ijiin 10 mile4
Wind reports within 10 miles228

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crystal Lake on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Crystal Lake ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Crystal Lake

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Crystal Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Huntley
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Crystal Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Woodstock
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Crystal Lake		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Crystal Lake meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Crystal Lake

Of 53 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Crystal Lake

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (7 mi from Crystal Lake)

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (8 mi from Crystal Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 hail near US Rt. 14 and Dean St.

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (6 mi from Crystal Lake)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (1 mi from Crystal Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (1 mi from Crystal Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crystal Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
8 mi from Crystal Lake		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
8 mi from Crystal Lake		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
9 mi from Crystal Lake		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
7 mi from Crystal Lake		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crystal Lake

228 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crystal Lake since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202654 mph, a measuredWest Dundee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedHuntley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, a estimatWest Dundee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Bull Valley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, a estimatCrystal Lake, Barrington Hills, Gilberts
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, a estimatWonder Lake, Woodstock, Ringwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, a estimatLakemoor, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, a measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, a estimatLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
13 wind reports		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 Crystal Lake; 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 Crystal Lake.

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