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Hail history for Volo, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Volo on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Volo
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wauconda 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Volo |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Port Barrington, Fox River Grove 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Volo |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Volo by year
When hail season peaks near Volo
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Volo
May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Spring Grove (9 mi from Volo)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.25 inches in diameter was reported near Winn Road and Route 12.Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (6 mi from Volo)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (4 mi from Volo)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (1 mi from Volo)
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 (9 mi from Volo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Volo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Campbell Airport 5 mi from Volo |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF1 | McCullom Lake 6 mi from Volo |
| Aug 2, 2015 | EF1 | Round Lake 4 mi from Volo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Volo
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Volo since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Lake Barrington, Grayslake, Lindenhurst 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Round Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Wonder Lake, Sunnyside, Ringwood 3 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lakemoor, Bull Valley 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Lake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Cary 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Crystal Lake 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Spring Grove, Fox Lake Hills, Lakemoor 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cary 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Johnsburg 1 wind report |
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 Volo; 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 Volo.
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