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Hail history for Lake Holiday, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Holiday on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lake Holiday
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Sandwich 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lake Holiday, Somonauk, Plano 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Lake Holiday |
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Apr 4, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sandwich (4 mi from Lake Holiday)
National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared on social media showed hail at least tennis ball size.Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rollo (10 mi from Lake Holiday)
Mar 10, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Holiday (1 mi from Lake Holiday)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail ranging in size from 1 inch in diameter to the size of golf balls came out of Lake Holiday and the south side of Somonauk. Time estimated using radar.Aug 31, 2013 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Sandwich (4 mi from Lake Holiday)
Mar 26, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Sheridan (6 mi from Lake Holiday)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Holiday
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | EF0 | Hinckley 10 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF0 | Newark 10 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF? | Catharine 5 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF0 | Sandwich 4 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF0 | Sandwich 4 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Nov 5, 2022 | EF0 | Little Rock 9 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Nov 5, 2022 | EF0 | Big Rock 9 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF0 | Somonauk 6 mi from Lake Holiday |
| May 17, 2020 | EF? | Millbrook 4 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF1 | Baker 6 mi from Lake Holiday |
| Sep 1, 2013 | EF0 | Baker 8 mi from Lake Holiday |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Holiday
111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Holiday since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Nov 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Somonauk 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Sandwich 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Millbrook 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Rollo 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Rollo, Woodlake Landing Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Millbrook 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Leland, Plano 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Plano 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, a measured | Rollo 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Rollo 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 Lake Holiday; 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.
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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 Lake Holiday.
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