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Hail history for North Chicago, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Chicago on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.
North Chicago ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near North Chicago
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Vernon Hills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Chicago |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee, Waukegan, Zion 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from North Chicago |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North Chicago by year
When hail season peaks near North Chicago
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near North Chicago
May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (6 mi from North Chicago)
Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (9 mi from North Chicago)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail dented cars and broke headlights and taillights.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mundelein (9 mi from North Chicago)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Zion (9 mi from North Chicago)
Jun 14, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Buffalo Grove (10 mi from North Chicago)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Chicago
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | EF1 | Mundelein 9 mi from North Chicago |
| Sep 3, 2019 | EF1 | Waukegan Airport 6 mi from North Chicago |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Chicago
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Chicago since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Beach Park, Waukegan, Lake Bluff 10 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Rondout, Waukegan 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Waukegan Harbor 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Libertyville 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vernon Hills 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Vernon Hills, Beach Park 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gurnee 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Waukegan 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Waukegan Airport, Gages Lake, Illinois Beach State Park 3 wind reports |
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 Chicago; 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
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54 hail days - Cicero
58 hail days - Chicago
43 hail days
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 Chicago.
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