Hail HistoryHail history for Kane County, IL
167 hail reports in Kane County since 2006 on 77 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025.
Cities in Kane County
- Aurora
54 hail days - Elgin
54 hail days - Carpentersville
69 hail days - St. Charles
57 hail days - Batavia
52 hail days - Wasco
49 hail days - South Elgin
58 hail days - Geneva
58 hail days - Montgomery
47 hail days - North Aurora
56 hail days - Village of Campton Hills
49 hail days - Sugar Grove
44 hail days - Gilberts
60 hail days - West Dundee
68 hail days - Pingree Grove
53 hail days - Hampshire
31 hail days - Elburn
34 hail days - Sleepy Hollow
68 hail days - East Dundee
68 hail days
Recent hail in Kane County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Dundee 2 hail reports |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Algonquin 3 hail reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Youngsdale 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Montgomery, St Charles, Big Rock 5 hail reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Aurora Municipal Airport, Aurora 2 hail reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Batavia, La Fox, Mooseheart 15 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Kane County by year
When hail season peaks in Kane County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kane County
457 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kane County since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Aug 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 97 mph, measured | Sugar Grove, Batavia, Lily Lake 9 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | West Dundee 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Batavia, Huntley, Gilberts 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Batavia 6 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | St. Charles, Aurora, Montgomery 5 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Elgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow 5 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Elgin, Prestbury, Campton Hills 17 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Aurora 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | St Charles 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Kaneville, La Fox 3 wind reports |
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 Kane County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).