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Hail history for Carol Stream, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles30
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles465

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

Carol Stream ranks #87 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Carol Stream

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Naperville
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Carol Stream		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Glendale Heights, Lisle, Oakbrook Terrace
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Carol Stream		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Schaumburg Regional Airport
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Carol Stream		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Oak Brook, Downers Grove, St Charles
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Carol Stream		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Glen Ellyn, Lombard, York Center
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Carol Stream		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 Carol Stream by year

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When hail season peaks near Carol Stream

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and August (12).

Jan1Feb7Mar11Apr13May7Jun11Jul12Aug3Sep2Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Carol Stream

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Warrenhurst (8 mi from Carol Stream)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail from nickel size to two inches in diameter came in across Naperville.

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (8 mi from Carol Stream)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (6 mi from Carol Stream)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (8 mi from Carol Stream)

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

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Naperville (9 mi from Carol Stream)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carol Stream

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Wheaton
4 mi from Carol Stream
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
4 mi from Carol Stream
Jul 27, 2026EF?Wheaton
4 mi from Carol Stream
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
4 mi from Carol Stream
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
6 mi from Carol Stream		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
4 mi from Carol Stream		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Flowerfield
5 mi from Carol Stream		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from Carol Stream		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0West Chicago
5 mi from Carol Stream		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Butterfield
6 mi from Carol Stream		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
10 mi from Carol Stream		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
10 mi from Carol Stream		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carol Stream

465 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carol Stream since 2006, on 128 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202689 mph, measuredBatavia, Warrenville, St. Charles
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bartlett, Roselle
29 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202654 mph, measuredBatavia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202655 mph, measuredBatavia, Itasca, Lombard
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Hanover Park, St. Charles
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedHillside, Cloverdale, Warrenville
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedFlowerfield, Winfield
2 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 Carol Stream; 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 Carol Stream.

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