Hail History

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Hail history for South Elgin, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 8, 2025
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles327

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Elgin on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near South Elgin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Hanover Park, West Dundee
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Elgin		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Youngsdale
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Elgin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles, West Chicago
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from South Elgin		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Batavia
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from South Elgin		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 South Elgin by year

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When hail season peaks near South Elgin

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

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Largest hail storms near South Elgin

Jun 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Batavia (10 mi from South Elgin)

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (7 mi from South Elgin)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (7 mi from South Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plato Corners (6 mi from South Elgin)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campton Hills (6 mi from South Elgin)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Elgin

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
4 mi from South Elgin		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
7 mi from South Elgin		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
7 mi from South Elgin		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Geneva
8 mi from South Elgin		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
6 mi from South Elgin		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
10 mi from South Elgin		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
9 mi from South Elgin		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
6 mi from South Elgin		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Carol Stream
9 mi from South Elgin		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Plato Center
8 mi from South Elgin		9.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
2 mi from South Elgin		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
7 mi from South Elgin		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Elgin

327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Elgin since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Lily Lake, Batavia
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Bartlett
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedStreamwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, St. Charles
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Campton Hills, Cloverdale
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLily Lake, Elgin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, measuredWayne, Plato Center, Valley View
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		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 South Elgin; 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 South Elgin.

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