Hail History

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Hail history for Pingree Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles216

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pingree Grove on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Pingree Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Dundee
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pingree Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Pingree Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley, Youngsdale
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pingree Grove		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 Pingree Grove by year

3062076085094104111122132144153164172181922012112232312425326

When hail season peaks near Pingree Grove

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (10).

1Jan3Feb3Mar10Apr5May12Jun8Jul10Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pingree Grove

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (7 mi from Pingree Grove)

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (9 mi from Pingree Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plato Corners (8 mi from Pingree Grove)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campton Hills (10 mi from Pingree Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 64 and Dean Street.

Jun 28, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Elgin (5 mi from Pingree Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pingree Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2026EF0Harmony
8 mi from Pingree Grove		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
6 mi from Pingree Grove		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Harmony
8 mi from Pingree Grove		6.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Plato Center
4 mi from Pingree Grove		9.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
9 mi from Pingree Grove		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF?Virgil
10 mi from Pingree Grove		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Burlington
9 mi from Pingree Grove		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Lily Lake
10 mi from Pingree Grove		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pingree Grove

216 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pingree Grove since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 11, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202666 mph, measuredLily Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202654 mph, measuredWest Dundee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuntley, Gilberts
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSt. Charles
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Campton Hills, Pingree Grove
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLily Lake, Hampshire, Elgin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, measuredPlato Center, Lily Lake, Valley View
10 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 Pingree Grove; 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 Pingree Grove.

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