Hail History

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Hail history for Algonquin, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles249

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Algonquin on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Algonquin ranks #155 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Algonquin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Dundee
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Algonquin		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Algonquin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Algonquin		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Algonquin		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Algonquin by year

40630740860951041121221321451531661711819120121222323124125326

When hail season peaks near Algonquin

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (11).

1Jan3Feb2Mar11Apr5May13Jun11Jul11Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Algonquin

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (6 mi from Algonquin)

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (0 mi from Algonquin)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (5 mi from Algonquin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (5 mi from Algonquin)

May 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Crystal Lake (4 mi from Algonquin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Algonquin

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2026EF0Harmony
10 mi from Algonquin		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
10 mi from Algonquin		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
10 mi from Algonquin		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
5 mi from Algonquin		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
5 mi from Algonquin		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Algonquin

249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Algonquin since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 11, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202654 mph, measuredWest Dundee, Barrington Hills
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuntley, Gilberts
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
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 Algonquin; 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 Algonquin.

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