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Hail history for Lake Villa, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Villa on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lake Villa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lake Villa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Villa by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Villa
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Lake Villa
May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Spring Grove (9 mi from Lake Villa)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.25 inches in diameter was reported near Winn Road and Route 12.Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (5 mi from Lake Villa)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (7 mi from Lake Villa)
Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (9 mi from Lake Villa)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (7 mi from Lake Villa)
National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Villa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Campbell Airport 7 mi from Lake Villa |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Channel Lake 7 mi from Lake Villa |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Wilmot 7 mi from Lake Villa |
| Aug 2, 2015 | EF1 | Round Lake 5 mi from Lake Villa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Villa
110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Villa since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 11, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Grayslake, Lindenhurst 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Round Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Sunnyside, Antioch 2 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lakemoor 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills 5 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Johnsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lindenhurst, Gurnee 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Antioch, Loon Lake, Lindenhurst 5 wind reports |
| May 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Round Lake 1 wind report |
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 Villa; 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 Villa.
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