Hail History

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Hail history for Wauconda, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 12, 2014
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles203

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wauconda on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Wauconda

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wauconda		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Wauconda		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wauconda		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wauconda		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 Wauconda by year

4063072082092104112123132144152165171181920121422223124125326

When hail season peaks near Wauconda

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (11).

Jan1Feb1Mar11Apr6May11Jun5Jul9Aug2Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Wauconda

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (8 mi from Wauconda)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (8 mi from Wauconda)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of one to two inch hail came in from Barrington.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (10 mi from Wauconda)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (1 mi from Wauconda)

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 (6 mi from Wauconda)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wauconda

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
6 mi from Wauconda		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
8 mi from Wauconda		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Wauconda		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Wauconda		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
8 mi from Wauconda		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
7 mi from Wauconda		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wauconda

203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wauconda since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Libertyville, Grayslake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedTrout Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedVernon Hills, Lakemoor, Port Barrington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedCary
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 Wauconda; 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 Wauconda.

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