Hail History

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Hail history for Elgin, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles295

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elgin on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Elgin ranks #75 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Elgin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Hanover Park, West Dundee
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Elgin		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Elgin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Youngsdale
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Elgin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles, West Chicago
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Elgin		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 Elgin by year

30640770840921021111221321431521661731811912012122232312425426

When hail season peaks near Elgin

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and June (11).

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Largest hail storms near Elgin

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (9 mi from Elgin)

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

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (6 mi from Elgin)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (6 mi from Elgin)

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

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plato Corners (9 mi from Elgin)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campton Hills (9 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 64 and Dean Street.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elgin

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
6 mi from Elgin		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
8 mi from Elgin		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
10 mi from Elgin		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
4 mi from Elgin		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
8 mi from Elgin		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
7 mi from Elgin		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
8 mi from Elgin		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Plato Center
9 mi from Elgin		9.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
2 mi from Elgin		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
10 mi from Elgin		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
7 mi from Elgin		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
8 mi from Elgin		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elgin

295 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elgin since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, St. Charles
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Bartlett
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGilberts
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedStreamwood, Hoffman Estates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, St. Charles
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Campton Hills, Barrington Hills
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
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 Elgin; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Elgin.

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