Hail History

Lekin › Illinois › Lake County › Fox Lake Hills

Hail history for Fox Lake Hills, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 15, 20252.00 in (hen egg)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2018
Ane haili ijiin 200629
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon21
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles132

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fox Lake Hills on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Fox Lake Hills

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 15, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Gurnee
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Fox Lake Hills		NOAA Storm Events

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Fox Lake Hills meir

30620710820910211122133143152162171181192012112212312412526

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fox Lake Hills

Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr6May8Jun2Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fox Lake Hills

May 2, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Richmond (10 mi from Fox Lake Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter was reported in Richmond.

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (6 mi from Fox Lake Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.

May 15, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (10 mi from Fox Lake Hills)

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (8 mi from Fox Lake Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (10 mi from Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
7 mi from Fox Lake Hills		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
8 mi from Fox Lake Hills		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Channel Lake
5 mi from Fox Lake Hills		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Wilmot
6 mi from Fox Lake Hills		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
4 mi from Fox Lake Hills		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fox Lake Hills

132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fox Lake Hills since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedAntioch
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatGrayslake, Lindenhurst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatRound Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, a estimatSunnyside, Antioch, Ringwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, a estimatLakemoor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, a estimatIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, a estimatAntioch, Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202561 mph, a estimatJohnsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202481 mph, a measuredWauconda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202463 mph, a estimatLindenhurst
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 Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake Hills.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Fox Lake Hills's hail history on your website with our widget gratis →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Fox Lake Hills with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →