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Hail history for Hanover Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles435

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hanover Park on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Hanover Park ranks #87 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Hanover Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Glendale Heights, Roselle, Schaumburg
10 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hanover Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Youngsdale
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hanover Park		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		West Chicago
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Hanover Park		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Palatine, Plum Grove Estates
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Hanover Park		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 Hanover Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Hanover Park

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and August (12).

1Jan2Feb6Mar15Apr9May9Jun11Jul12Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Hanover Park

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (10 mi from Hanover Park)

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

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (2 mi from Hanover Park)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (3 mi from Hanover Park)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (2 mi from Hanover Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palatine (9 mi from Hanover Park)

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 Hanover Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2026EF?Wheaton
10 mi from Hanover Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
8 mi from Hanover Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Wheaton
10 mi from Hanover Park
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glen Ellyn
8 mi from Hanover Park
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
4 mi from Hanover Park		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
2 mi from Hanover Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
4 mi from Hanover Park		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
4 mi from Hanover Park		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
5 mi from Hanover Park		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Carol Stream
5 mi from Hanover Park		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
8 mi from Hanover Park		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
6 mi from Hanover Park		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hanover Park

435 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hanover Park since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Carol Stream, Winfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Arlington Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Bartlett, Roselle
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedItasca, Lombard, Glen Ellyn
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, St. Charles
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Cloverdale, Barrington Hills
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedWinfield
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 Hanover Park; 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 Hanover Park.

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