Hail History

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Hail history for Sycamore, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 7, 2020
Ane haili ijiin 200629
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon14
Tornado ijiin 10 mile12
Wind reports within 10 miles168

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sycamore on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Sycamore

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Sycamore
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Sycamore		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Malta
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sycamore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261.25 in
50-sent coin		Dekalb
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Sycamore		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Sycamore meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sycamore

Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (5).

Jan1Feb4Mar7Apr3May5Jun4Jul2Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sycamore

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Kalb (7 mi from Sycamore)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were reported around Dekalb.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dekalb (6 mi from Sycamore)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail in and around De Kalb. Golf ball size hail fell at 1st Street and Taylor. Half dollar size hail fell near Annie Glidden Road.

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sycamore (1 mi from Sycamore)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Peace Road and Route 23.

Apr 14, 2026 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dekalb (5 mi from Sycamore)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Wilmette (5 mi from Sycamore)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sycamore

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2026EF0Maple Park
10 mi from Sycamore		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF?Maple Park
6 mi from Sycamore		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF?Maple Park
6 mi from Sycamore		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF1Virgil
9 mi from Sycamore		9.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Maple Park
10 mi from Sycamore		7.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Sycamore
2 mi from Sycamore		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF0Maple Park
5 mi from Sycamore		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF0Richardson
5 mi from Sycamore		3.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF?Virgil
10 mi from Sycamore		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Burlington
6 mi from Sycamore		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 10, 2020EF0Virgil
10 mi from Sycamore		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Maple Park
8 mi from Sycamore		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sycamore

168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sycamore since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 31, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedDeKalb
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedDeKalb, Cortland
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202663 mph, a estimatMaple Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202564 mph, a estimatGenoa, Wilkinson
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202572 mph, a measuredWilkinson, Dekalb, Troxel
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202563 mph, a estimatNew Lebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202570 mph, a estimatDekalb Taylor Municipal Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, a estimatDekalb, Kingston, Genoa
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202581 mph, a estimatSycamore, Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport, Charter Grove
31 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, a estimatBurlington, Kingston, Genoa
7 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 Sycamore; 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 Sycamore.

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