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Hail history for Wasco, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 8, 2025
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles265

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wasco on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Wasco

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Youngsdale
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wasco		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Wasco		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Batavia, La Fox, Mooseheart
15 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Wasco		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 Wasco by year

406107308309210411312313214215116417518219120121222223124125226

When hail season peaks near Wasco

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (10).

Jan3Feb3Mar11Apr10May4Jun5Jul8Aug3SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Wasco

Jun 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Batavia (6 mi from Wasco)

May 17, 2019 · 2.25 in · Kaneville (10 mi from Wasco)

National Weather Service description (English): A train spotter measured hail 2.25 inches in diameter with a lot of golf ball size hail.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kaneville (8 mi from Wasco)

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 (8 mi from Wasco)

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

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kaneville (9 mi from Wasco)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Interstate 88 and Route 47.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wasco

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
10 mi from Wasco		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF0Maple Park
9 mi from Wasco		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF1Virgil
7 mi from Wasco		9.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
4 mi from Wasco		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Elburn
5 mi from Wasco		2.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Maple Park
9 mi from Wasco		7.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Geneva
5 mi from Wasco		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
3 mi from Wasco		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Plato Center
6 mi from Wasco		9.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
9 mi from Wasco		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Batavia
8 mi from Wasco		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0St Charles
4 mi from Wasco		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wasco

265 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wasco since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 8, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202666 mph, measuredLily Lake, Batavia, St. Charles
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredNorth Aurora, Batavia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSt. Charles
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Campton Hills, Maple Park
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202664 mph, estimatedKaneville, La Fox
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLily Lake, Elgin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, measuredWayne, Prestbury, Mooseheart
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202569 mph, estimatedMooseheart
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 Wasco; 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 Wasco.

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