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Hail history for Green Oaks, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Green Oaks on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Green Oaks
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Vernon Hills 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Green Oaks |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee, Waukegan 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Green Oaks |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Green Oaks by year
When hail season peaks near Green Oaks
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Green Oaks
Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (9 mi from Green Oaks)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (6 mi from Green Oaks)
Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (7 mi from Green Oaks)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail dented cars and broke headlights and taillights.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mundelein (5 mi from Green Oaks)
Jul 23, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grayslake (8 mi from Green Oaks)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Green Oaks
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Campbell Airport 9 mi from Green Oaks |
| Feb 27, 2024 | EF1 | Mundelein 5 mi from Green Oaks |
| Jul 12, 2023 | EF0 | Long Grove 9 mi from Green Oaks |
| Sep 3, 2019 | EF1 | Waukegan Airport 9 mi from Green Oaks |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Green Oaks
123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Green Oaks since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Beach Park, Waukegan, Lake Bluff 10 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Rondout, Grayslake 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Buffalo Grove, Waukegan Harbor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Highland Park 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vernon Hills 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Beach Park 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Long Grove, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gurnee 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Waukegan 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Waukegan Airport, Gages Lake 2 wind reports |
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 Green Oaks; 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 Green Oaks.
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