Hail History

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Hail history for Highland Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 4, 2023
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Park on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Highland Park ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Highland Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Highland Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Highland Park		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Des Plaines
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Highland 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 Highland Park by year

40610730810910311112132141511631718192202122223224125226

When hail season peaks near Highland Park

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and August (6).

JanFeb2Mar9Apr4May2Jun3Jul6Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Highland Park

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (3 mi from Highland Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail dented cars and broke headlights and taillights.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buffalo Grove (9 mi from Highland Park)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kenilworth (8 mi from Highland Park)

Apr 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glenview (6 mi from Highland Park)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vernon Hills (9 mi from Highland Park)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Park

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Park since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredLake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Deerfield
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredProspect Heights, Wheeling
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202662 mph, measuredRondout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBuffalo Grove, Wheeling, Glenview
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedGlenview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202563 mph, estimatedMorton Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville, Highland Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedVernon Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedLong Grove, Vernon Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedLong Grove, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan
5 wind reports		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 Highland 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 Highland Park.

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