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Hail history for St. Charles, 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 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles351

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of St. Charles on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.

St. Charles ranks #170 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near St. Charles

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Hanover Park, Carol Stream
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from St. Charles		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Youngsdale
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from St. Charles		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles, West Chicago, Eola
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from St. Charles		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Batavia, La Fox, Mooseheart
15 hail reports · closest 4 mi from St. Charles		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 St. Charles by year

506107408509210311412313214215216317518319120121222423124125326

When hail season peaks near St. Charles

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (11).

1Jan2Feb3Mar11Apr12May8Jun8Jul7Aug3SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near St. Charles

Jun 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Batavia (4 mi from St. Charles)

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kaneville (10 mi from St. Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.50 inches to 2.00 inches was reported across portions of Sugar Grove. There were reports of broken house windows.

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batavia (4 mi from St. Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Main Street and Randall Road.

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batavia (4 mi from St. Charles)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plato Corners (6 mi from St. Charles)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of St. Charles

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
6 mi from St. Charles		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from St. Charles		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
2 mi from St. Charles		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Elburn
9 mi from St. Charles		2.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0West Chicago
7 mi from St. Charles		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Geneva
3 mi from St. Charles		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 14, 2023EF0Warrenhurst
8 mi from St. Charles		8.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
7 mi from St. Charles		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Carol Stream
9 mi from St. Charles		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Plato Center
10 mi from St. Charles		9.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
7 mi from St. Charles		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Batavia
5 mi from St. Charles		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near St. Charles

351 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of St. Charles since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202689 mph, measuredBatavia, Warrenville, Lily Lake
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBartlett, Hanover Park, Carol Stream
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202654 mph, measuredBatavia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredNorth Aurora, Batavia
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSt. Charles
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Campton Hills, La Fox
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedLa Fox
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLily Lake, Elgin
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 St. Charles; 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 St. Charles.

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