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Hail history for Wauconda, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 9, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Apr 12, 2014

Ane haili ijiin 200648

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon34

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles203

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wauconda on 48 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 Wauconda

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 9, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Vernon Hills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wauconda	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Wauconda 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Wauconda	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Algonquin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wauconda	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Port Barrington, Fox River Grove 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wauconda	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Wauconda

Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (11).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Wauconda

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (8 mi from Wauconda)

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

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Barrington (8 mi from Wauconda)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of one to two inch hail came in from Barrington.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (10 mi from Wauconda)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (1 mi from Wauconda)

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 (6 mi from Wauconda)

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 Wauconda

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 17, 2026	EF0	Campbell Airport 6 mi from Wauconda	0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024	EF1	Mundelein 8 mi from Wauconda	0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 7 mi from Wauconda	0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 7 mi from Wauconda	3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Long Grove 8 mi from Wauconda	2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015	EF1	Round Lake 7 mi from Wauconda	7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wauconda

203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wauconda since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Algonquin 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Lake Barrington, Libertyville, Grayslake 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	75 mph, a estimat	Round Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Lakemoor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Lake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Island Lake 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Crystal Lake 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Trout Valley 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Vernon Hills, Lakemoor, Port Barrington 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Cary 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 Wauconda; 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 Wauconda.

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