Hail History

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Hail history for Elk Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 5, 2010
Hail days since 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles461

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elk Grove on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Elk Grove ranks #116 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Elk Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Glendale Heights, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle
12 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Elk Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Keeneyville, Schaumburg Regional Airport, Prospect Heights
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Elk Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Palatine, Des Plaines, Plum Grove Estates
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Elk Grove		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Elk Grove		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 Elk Grove by year

606407308409210411412413314315116617318319320321122223324225226

When hail season peaks near Elk Grove

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and June (12).

Jan2Feb2Mar12Apr11May12Jun11Jul11Aug1Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Elk Grove

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (4 mi from Elk Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (9 mi from Elk Grove)

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

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (4 mi from Elk Grove)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (6 mi from Elk Grove)

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palatine (8 mi from Elk Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail to the size of golf balls came in from the Palatine area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elk Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Elk Grove
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
9 mi from Elk Grove
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
10 mi from Elk Grove		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from Elk Grove		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
4 mi from Elk Grove		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
4 mi from Elk Grove		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
8 mi from Elk Grove		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
2 mi from Elk Grove		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
2 mi from Elk Grove		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from Elk Grove		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
8 mi from Elk Grove		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
3 mi from Elk Grove		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elk Grove

461 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elk Grove since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202672 mph, measuredOakbrook Terrace, Bensenville, South Barrington
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Wheeling
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Hanover Park, Ohare Airport
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202663 mph, estimatedHanover Park, Cloverdale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCloverdale, Schaumburg, Palatine
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedFlowerfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredChicago O'Hare Airport, Glen Ellyn, Wood Dale
3 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 Elk Grove; 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 Elk Grove.

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