Hail History

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Hail history for Lakemoor, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakemoor on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lakemoor

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lakemoor		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lakemoor		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 Lakemoor by year

4062072083092104111123132144152165171181192012122223124125126

When hail season peaks near Lakemoor

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (8).

JanFeb1Mar8Apr7May11Jun6Jul6Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lakemoor

May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Spring Grove (8 mi from Lakemoor)

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 (8 mi from Lakemoor)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (10 mi from Lakemoor)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell over Crystal Lake covering the ground.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (10 mi from Lakemoor)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (5 mi from Lakemoor)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakemoor

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
7 mi from Lakemoor		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
5 mi from Lakemoor		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
5 mi from Lakemoor		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakemoor

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakemoor since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Grayslake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake
5 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
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Cary
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedSpring Grove, Fox Lake Hills, Wonder Lake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedCary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202561 mph, estimatedJohnsburg
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 Lakemoor; 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 Lakemoor.

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