Hail History

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Hail history for Zion, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 15, 2025
Ane haili ijiin 200620
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon10
Tornado ijiin 10 mile1
Wind reports within 10 miles76

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zion on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Zion

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Kenosha
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Zion		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Gurnee, Winthrop Harbor, Waukegan
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Zion		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Zion meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Zion

Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (4) and July (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Zion

May 15, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (2 mi from Zion)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter were received.

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (5 mi from Zion)

Jun 19, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Pleasant Prairie (10 mi from Zion)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Downtown Kenosha (9 mi from Zion)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Gurnee (6 mi from Zion)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zion

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2019EF1Waukegan Airport
3 mi from Zion		3.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zion

76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zion since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202682 mph, a measuredBeach Park, Waukegan, Zion
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatWaukegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202663 mph, a estimatWaukegan Harbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202666 mph, a measuredWinthrop Harbor
1 wind report		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
Jul 14, 202481 mph, a estimatWaukegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, a measuredWaukegan Airport, Gages Lake, Illinois Beach State Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202264 mph, a measuredWaukegan Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 12, 202258 mph, a estimatBeach Park
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 Zion; 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 Zion.

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