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Hail history for Arlington Heights, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 5, 2010
Hail days since 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles364

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arlington Heights on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Arlington Heights ranks #145 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Arlington Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Roselle, Schaumburg, Medinah
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Arlington Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Schaumburg Regional Airport, Prospect Heights
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Arlington Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Palatine, Des Plaines, Plum Grove Estates
6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Arlington Heights		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 Arlington Heights by year

506307308409110611412313314415116717118219220321222223224125226

When hail season peaks near Arlington Heights

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and June (11).

Jan2Feb2Mar14Apr8May11Jun9Jul10Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Arlington Heights

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (4 mi from Arlington Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (9 mi from Arlington Heights)

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

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (4 mi from Arlington Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.5 to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported across Palatine.

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (6 mi from Arlington Heights)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (9 mi from Arlington Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arlington Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
10 mi from Arlington Heights		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
9 mi from Arlington Heights		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
7 mi from Arlington Heights		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
9 mi from Arlington Heights		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
7 mi from Arlington Heights		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
7 mi from Arlington Heights		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from Arlington Heights		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
7 mi from Arlington Heights		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
7 mi from Arlington Heights		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Roselle
8 mi from Arlington Heights		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Schaumburg Regional Airport
8 mi from Arlington Heights		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
3 mi from Arlington Heights		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arlington Heights

364 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arlington Heights since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredBensenville, South Barrington, Roselle
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Wheeling
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, Ohare Airport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBarrington, Schaumburg, Palatine
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredChicago O'Hare Airport, Wood Dale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedMt Prospect, Barrington, Hoffman Estates
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202567 mph, measuredChicago O'Hare Airport, Des Plaines, Wood Dale
4 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 Arlington Heights; 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 Arlington Heights.

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