Hail History

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Hail history for McHenry, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 16, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2018
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles175

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McHenry on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.

McHenry ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near McHenry

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Woodstock
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from McHenry		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 McHenry by year

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When hail season peaks near McHenry

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and April (9).

JanFeb2Mar9Apr6May10Jun5Jul4Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near McHenry

May 2, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Richmond (10 mi from McHenry)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter was reported in Richmond.

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (10 mi from McHenry)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 hail near US Rt. 14 and Dean St.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (8 mi from McHenry)

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 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (8 mi from McHenry)

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 (8 mi from McHenry)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McHenry

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
2 mi from McHenry		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
9 mi from McHenry		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
9 mi from McHenry		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McHenry

175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McHenry since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Bull Valley
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, Woodstock
4 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
6 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
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedWoodstock
1 wind report		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

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 McHenry; 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 McHenry.

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