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Hail history for Wonder Lake, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wonder Lake on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Wonder Lake
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Woodstock 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wonder Lake |
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May 2, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Richmond (6 mi from Wonder Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter was reported in Richmond.Aug 27, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (8 mi from Wonder Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 hail near US Rt. 14 and Dean St.Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wonder Lake (0 mi from Wonder Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Wonder Lake.Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (9 mi from Wonder 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.Apr 12, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wonder Lake (2 mi from Wonder Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wonder Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF1 | McCullom Lake 4 mi from Wonder Lake |
| Jul 18, 2015 | EF0 | Alden 9 mi from Wonder Lake |
| Apr 9, 2015 | EF1 | Hartland 9 mi from Wonder Lake |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF1 | Woodstock 8 mi from Wonder Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wonder Lake
123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wonder Lake since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 7, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ridgefield, Bull Valley 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, a estimat | Fox Lake, Johnsburg 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Wonder Lake, Sunnyside, Woodstock 5 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Lakemoor, Bull Valley 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Woodstock 2 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Woodstock 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Spring Grove, Wonder Lake, Lakemoor 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hebron, Johnsburg 3 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 61 mph, a estimat | Woodstock 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Belden, Alden, Woodstock 3 wind reports |
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 Wonder 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.
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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 Wonder Lake.
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