Hail History

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Hail history for Island Lake, 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)Apr 12, 2014
Ane haili ijiin 200649
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon32
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles195

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Island Lake on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Island Lake

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin
Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Island Lake
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin
Algonquin
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Island Lake
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball
Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Island Lake
NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Island Lake meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Island Lake

Of 49 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (10).

JanFeb1Mar10Apr6May11Jun7Jul10Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Island Lake

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (9 mi from Island Lake)

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

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (10 mi from Island Lake)

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

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (8 mi from Island Lake)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (3 mi from Island Lake)

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

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (4 mi from Island Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Lakemoor, which broke exterior lights. A photo was shared on social media of half dollar size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Island Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
7 mi from Island Lake
0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Island Lake
0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Island Lake
3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
7 mi from Island Lake
0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
7 mi from Island Lake
7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Island Lake

195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Island Lake since 2006, on 85 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)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Grayslake
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatRound Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills
8 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, a estimatSunnyside, Ringwood
2 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
11 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, a estimatIsland Lake
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, a estimatLake In The Hills, Crystal Lake
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, a estimatTrout Valley
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 Island 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 Island Lake.

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