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Hail history for Barrington, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles292

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barrington on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Barrington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Schaumburg, West Dundee, Wauconda
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Barrington		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barrington		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 Barrington by year

506507508409310811412213314415216717118219220221322323224125226

When hail season peaks near Barrington

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (13).

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Largest hail storms near Barrington

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (8 mi from Barrington)

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

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (5 mi from Barrington)

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

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (9 mi from Barrington)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (9 mi from Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (8 mi from Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barrington

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
8 mi from Barrington		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
7 mi from Barrington		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
6 mi from Barrington		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
4 mi from Barrington		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
3 mi from Barrington		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
10 mi from Barrington		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
10 mi from Barrington		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
7 mi from Barrington		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Streamwood
8 mi from Barrington		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 16, 2007EF0Schaumburg
9 mi from Barrington		0.5 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barrington

292 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barrington since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedArlington Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Barrington Hills
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredWheeling, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedStreamwood, Elgin, West Dundee
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBarrington Hills, Barrington, Schaumburg
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
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 Barrington; 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 Barrington.

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