Hail History

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Hail history for Gages Lake, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles137

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gages Lake on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Gages Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gages Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Gurnee, Waukegan, Zion
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Gages Lake		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 Gages Lake by year

50630708109103111221321411521641711811920121222123224125126

When hail season peaks near Gages Lake

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).

1JanFeb2Mar7Apr5May7Jun5Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gages Lake

May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Lake Villa (5 mi from Gages Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was report at several locations including 1.75 inch diameter hail at Deep Lake Road just south of Grass Lake Road and 2.25 inch diameter hail at Fairfield and Petite Lake Road.

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (3 mi from Gages Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (3 mi from Gages Lake)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (9 mi from Gages Lake)

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

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (10 mi from Gages Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gages Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
5 mi from Gages Lake		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
6 mi from Gages Lake		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 3, 2019EF1Waukegan Airport
7 mi from Gages Lake		3.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
6 mi from Gages Lake		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gages Lake

137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gages Lake since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202682 mph, measuredBeach Park, Waukegan, Lake Bluff
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLibertyville, Rondout, Grayslake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Fox Lake Hills, Waukegan Harbor
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202562 mph, measuredFox Lake Hills, Vernon Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedVernon Hills, Beach Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202463 mph, estimatedLindenhurst, Gurnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202481 mph, estimatedWaukegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, measuredWaukegan Airport, Antioch, Loon Lake
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202458 mph, estimatedRound 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 Gages 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 Gages Lake.

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