Hail History

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Hail history for North 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 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Barrington on 64 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 North Barrington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from North Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from North 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 North 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 North Barrington by year

606307508409410711312113314515216417118119220221422223124125326

When hail season peaks near North Barrington

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (13).

Jan1Feb1Mar12Apr10May14Jun8Jul13Aug3Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near North Barrington

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (9 mi from North 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 (7 mi from North Barrington)

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 (4 mi from North 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 (9 mi from North 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.

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palatine (9 mi from North Barrington)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Barrington

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Barrington

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North 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
9 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
15 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 North 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 North Barrington.

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