Hail History

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Hail history for Park City, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Park City on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Park City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Park City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Gurnee, Winthrop Harbor, Waukegan
6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Park City		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 Park City by year

606207080910311122132141152164171181920121222123224125126

When hail season peaks near Park City

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and August (6).

1JanFeb2Mar7Apr4May4Jun5Jul6Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Park City

May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Lake Villa (9 mi from Park City)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was report at several locations including 1.75 inch diameter hail at Deep Lake Road just south of Grass Lake Road and 2.25 inch diameter hail at Fairfield and Petite Lake Road.

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (8 mi from Park City)

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

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (10 mi from Park City)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter were received.

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (9 mi from Park City)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mundelein (8 mi from Park City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Park City

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
10 mi from Park City		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
8 mi from Park City		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 3, 2019EF1Waukegan Airport
4 mi from Park City		3.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Park City

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Park City since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202682 mph, measuredBeach Park, Waukegan, Lake Bluff
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLibertyville, Rondout, Grayslake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202663 mph, estimatedWaukegan Harbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedVernon Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedVernon Hills, Beach Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202463 mph, estimatedLindenhurst, Gurnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202481 mph, estimatedWaukegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, measuredWaukegan Airport, Lindenhurst, Gages Lake
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 202460 mph, estimatedIndian Creek, Mettawa, West Lake Forest
4 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 Park City; 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 Park City.

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