Hail History

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Hail history for Johnsburg, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.9 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnsburg on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.9 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Johnsburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Johnsburg in the last two years.

Hail days near Johnsburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Johnsburg

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (6).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr5May9Jun2Jul4Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Johnsburg

May 2, 2018 · 2.9 in · Twin Lakes (10 mi from Johnsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hail provided between 2 and 2.9 inches in diameter.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (10 mi from Johnsburg)

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

Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wonder Lake (6 mi from Johnsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Wonder Lake.

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (4 mi from Johnsburg)

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.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wonder Lake (6 mi from Johnsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Johnsburg

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
10 mi from Johnsburg		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
2 mi from Johnsburg		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Channel Lake
7 mi from Johnsburg		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Wilmot
9 mi from Johnsburg		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
8 mi from Johnsburg		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnsburg

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnsburg since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedBull Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Fox Lake Hills
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedWonder Lake, Sunnyside, Ringwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedAntioch, Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202561 mph, estimatedJohnsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202481 mph, measuredWauconda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202460 mph, estimatedBelden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202460 mph, estimatedRichmond, Ingleside
2 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 Johnsburg; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Johnsburg.

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