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Hail history for Deerfield, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Deerfield on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Deerfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Vernon Hills 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Deerfield |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Prospect Heights 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Deerfield |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Palatine, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights 4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Deerfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Deerfield by year
When hail season peaks near Deerfield
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Deerfield
Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (9 mi from Deerfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (10 mi from Deerfield)
Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (2 mi from Deerfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail dented cars and broke headlights and taillights.Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buffalo Grove (7 mi from Deerfield)
Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kenilworth (9 mi from Deerfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Deerfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | EF1 | Mundelein 10 mi from Deerfield |
| Jul 12, 2023 | EF0 | Long Grove 9 mi from Deerfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Deerfield
163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Deerfield since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Lake Bluff, Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire 9 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Arlington Heights 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Rondout 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Mt Prospect 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Palatine, Arlington Heights, Mt Prospect 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Morton Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Highland Park 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vernon Hills 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Long Grove, Vernon Hills 2 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 Deerfield; 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 Deerfield.
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