Hail History

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Hail history for Rolling Meadows, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 5, 2010
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles372

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rolling Meadows on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Rolling Meadows

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Roselle, Schaumburg, Hanover Park
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Rolling Meadows		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Schaumburg Regional Airport, Prospect Heights
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rolling Meadows		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Palatine, Des Plaines, Plum Grove Estates
6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Rolling Meadows		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 Rolling Meadows by year

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When hail season peaks near Rolling Meadows

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and June (11).

Jan2Feb3Mar12Apr7May11Jun9Jul9Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Rolling Meadows

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cumberland (6 mi from Rolling Meadows)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported near Wolf and Golf Roads. The hail broke numerous windows.

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (8 mi from Rolling Meadows)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of one to two inch hail came in from Barrington.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (3 mi from Rolling Meadows)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.5 to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported across Palatine.

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (9 mi from Rolling Meadows)

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Des Plaines (7 mi from Rolling Meadows)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rolling Meadows

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
10 mi from Rolling Meadows		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Bensenville
9 mi from Rolling Meadows		2.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
10 mi from Rolling Meadows		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
6 mi from Rolling Meadows		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Elk Grove Village
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		0.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from Rolling Meadows		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Chicago O'Hare Airport
8 mi from Rolling Meadows		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Roselle
7 mi from Rolling Meadows		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rolling Meadows

372 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rolling Meadows since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 13, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedElk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredBensenville, South Barrington, Roselle
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredOhare Airport, Prospect Heights, Wheeling
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, Ohare Airport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedStreamwood, Hanover Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBarrington Hills, Barrington, Schaumburg
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredChicago O'Hare Airport, Wood Dale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedMt Prospect, Barrington Hills, Barrington
19 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 Rolling Meadows; 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 Rolling Meadows.

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