Hail History

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Hail history for Kildeer, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles270

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kildeer on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Kildeer

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kildeer		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kildeer		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Kildeer		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Kildeer		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 Kildeer by year

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When hail season peaks near Kildeer

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and July (11).

Jan2Feb2Mar14Apr7May8Jun11Jul10Aug1Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Kildeer

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (4 mi from Kildeer)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of one to two inch hail came in from Barrington.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (3 mi from Kildeer)

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

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (8 mi from Kildeer)

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

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palatine (4 mi from Kildeer)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from Palatine. Ping pong ball size hail was reported near Rohlwing and Palatine Roads.

Apr 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hoffman Estates (8 mi from Kildeer)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kildeer

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
9 mi from Kildeer		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
9 mi from Kildeer		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
7 mi from Kildeer		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
8 mi from Kildeer		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
8 mi from Kildeer		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
2 mi from Kildeer		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Cumberland
10 mi from Kildeer		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 16, 2007EF0Schaumburg
10 mi from Kildeer		0.5 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kildeer

270 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kildeer since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedArlington Heights, Mount Prospect
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Barrington Hills, Rolling Meadows
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredProspect Heights, Wheeling, Hoffman Estates
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Libertyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBarrington Hills, Barrington, Schaumburg
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedFox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Lake Barrington
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedTrout Valley
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 Kildeer; 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 Kildeer.

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