Hail History

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Hail history for Spring Grove, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 27, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.9 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spring Grove on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.9 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Spring Grove

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Spring Grove in the last two years.

Hail days near Spring Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Spring Grove

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (5).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr5May9Jun4Jul4Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Spring Grove

May 2, 2018 · 2.9 in · Twin Lakes (5 mi from Spring Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hail provided between 2 and 2.9 inches in diameter.

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (9 mi from Spring Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.

Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wonder Lake (7 mi from Spring Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Wonder Lake.

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (8 mi from Spring Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Lakemoor, which broke exterior lights. A photo was shared on social media of half dollar size hail.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wonder Lake (8 mi from Spring Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spring Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2024EF0Powers Lake
8 mi from Spring Grove		1.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
6 mi from Spring Grove		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Channel Lake
3 mi from Spring Grove		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Wilmot
5 mi from Spring Grove		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
10 mi from Spring Grove		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF1Pell Lake
9 mi from Spring Grove		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF3Powers Lake
9 mi from Spring Grove		9.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spring Grove

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spring Grove since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 30, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedAntioch
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedPell Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedWonder Lake, Sunnyside, Antioch
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedAntioch, Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202564 mph, estimatedHebron, Johnsburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202460 mph, estimatedBelden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202475 mph, estimatedTwin Lakes, Richmond, Antioch
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202458 mph, estimatedMcHenry, Round Lake
2 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 Spring 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.

Nearby cities

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 Spring Grove.

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