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Hail history for Fox River Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 12, 2014

Hail days since 200652

Days with hail 1 inch or larger34

Tornadoes within 10 miles3

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles226

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fox River Grove on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Fox River Grove

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1 in quarter	West Dundee, Wauconda 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Fox River Grove	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	1.5 in ping pong ball	Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills 6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fox River Grove	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Port Barrington, Fox River Grove 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Fox River 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 Fox River Grove by year

When hail season peaks near Fox River Grove

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (10).

Largest hail storms near Fox River Grove

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (5 mi from Fox River Grove)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (6 mi from Fox River Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (6 mi from Fox River Grove)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (6 mi from Fox River Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (9 mi from Fox River Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Lakemoor, which broke exterior lights. A photo was shared on social media of half dollar size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fox River Grove

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Feb 27, 2024	EF1	South Barrington 10 mi from Fox River Grove	2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 2 mi from Fox River Grove	0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023	EF0	Barrington Hills 2 mi from Fox River Grove	3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fox River Grove

226 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fox River Grove since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Algonquin 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	81 mph, measured	South Barrington 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	55 mph, measured	South Barrington, West Dundee, Barrington Hills 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	75 mph, estimated	Elgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Lake Barrington, Ridgefield 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, estimated	Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills, Barrington 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Lakemoor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2025	63 mph, measured	Algonquin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Lake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin 14 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Island Lake 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 Fox River 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 Fox River Grove.

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