Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Barrington, 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 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles220

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Barrington on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Lake Barrington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lake Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lake Barrington		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lake Barrington		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 Lake Barrington by year

706307508409410711312113314515216417118119220221422223124125326

When hail season peaks near Lake Barrington

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (13).

Jan1Feb1Mar12Apr10May14Jun9Jul13Aug3Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Lake Barrington

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (8 mi from Lake Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (8 mi from Lake Barrington)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (9 mi from Lake Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (4 mi from Lake Barrington)

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

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (8 mi from Lake Barrington)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Barrington

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
9 mi from Lake Barrington		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
10 mi from Lake Barrington		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
9 mi from Lake Barrington		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
4 mi from Lake Barrington		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
4 mi from Lake Barrington		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
7 mi from Lake Barrington		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
10 mi from Lake Barrington		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Barrington

220 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Barrington since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Barrington Hills
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Libertyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake, Barrington Hills, Barrington
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills, Crystal Lake
3 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 Lake Barrington; 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 Lake Barrington.

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