Hail History

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Hail history for Streamwood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles369

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Streamwood on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Streamwood ranks #131 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Streamwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Roselle, Glendale Heights, Schaumburg
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Streamwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Streamwood		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Youngsdale
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Streamwood		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		West Chicago
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Streamwood		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Plum Grove Estates
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Streamwood		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 Streamwood by year

606707408409110311312213414315216417418219220121222423124125426

When hail season peaks near Streamwood

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and August (11).

1Jan2Feb5Mar14Apr7May10Jun9Jul11Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Streamwood

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (9 mi from Streamwood)

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 (10 mi from Streamwood)

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 (1 mi from Streamwood)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (6 mi from Streamwood)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (1 mi from Streamwood)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Streamwood

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
4 mi from Streamwood		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
4 mi from Streamwood		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
2 mi from Streamwood		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
4 mi from Streamwood		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
4 mi from Streamwood		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Carol Stream
7 mi from Streamwood		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
10 mi from Streamwood		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
4 mi from Streamwood		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
10 mi from Streamwood		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
2 mi from Streamwood		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
3 mi from Streamwood		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Roselle
6 mi from Streamwood		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Streamwood

369 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Streamwood since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Carol Stream
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Bartlett
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedItasca, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park, St. Charles
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Cloverdale, Barrington Hills
13 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedWayne, Valley View, Algonquin
20 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202575 mph, estimatedGlendale Heights, Bloomingdale
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 Streamwood; 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 Streamwood.

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