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Hail history for Fox Lake, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fox Lake on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.9 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Fox Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fox Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Fox Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Fox Lake
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Fox Lake
May 2, 2018 · 2.9 in · Twin Lakes (9 mi from Fox Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hail provided between 2 and 2.9 inches in diameter.Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (8 mi from Fox Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (10 mi from Fox Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (9 mi from Fox Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wonder Lake (9 mi from Fox Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Wonder Lake.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fox Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Campbell Airport 8 mi from Fox Lake |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF1 | McCullom Lake 5 mi from Fox Lake |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Channel Lake 5 mi from Fox Lake |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Wilmot 7 mi from Fox Lake |
| Aug 2, 2015 | EF1 | Round Lake 5 mi from Fox Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fox Lake
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fox Lake since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Grayslake, Lindenhurst 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Round Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Wonder Lake, Sunnyside, Antioch 4 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lakemoor, Bull Valley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Lake 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills 6 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Johnsburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Wauconda 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Belden 1 wind report |
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 Fox Lake; 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 Fox Lake.
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