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Hail history for Lindenhurst, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 15, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.25 inMay 2, 2018
Ane haili ijiin 200630
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lindenhurst on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lindenhurst

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 15, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Gurnee, Waukegan, Zion
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lindenhurst		NOAA Storm Events

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Lindenhurst meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Lindenhurst

Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (5).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr5May7Jun5Jul4Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Lindenhurst

May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Lake Villa (1 mi from Lindenhurst)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was report at several locations including 1.75 inch diameter hail at Deep Lake Road just south of Grass Lake Road and 2.25 inch diameter hail at Fairfield and Petite Lake Road.

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (4 mi from Lindenhurst)

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 (5 mi from Lindenhurst)

Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (10 mi from Lindenhurst)

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (8 mi from Lindenhurst)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lindenhurst

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
7 mi from Lindenhurst		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Channel Lake
9 mi from Lindenhurst		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Wilmot
9 mi from Lindenhurst		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 3, 2019EF1Waukegan Airport
8 mi from Lindenhurst		3.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
6 mi from Lindenhurst		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lindenhurst

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lindenhurst since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202682 mph, a measuredBeach Park, Waukegan, Antioch
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatLibertyville, Grayslake, Lindenhurst
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatRound Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, a estimatAntioch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, a estimatAntioch, Fox Lake Hills
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, a estimatBeach Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202463 mph, a estimatLindenhurst, Gurnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, a measuredWaukegan Airport, Antioch, Loon Lake
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202458 mph, a estimatRound Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 202460 mph, a estimatLibertyville
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 Lindenhurst; 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 Lindenhurst.

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