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Hail history for Waukegan, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waukegan on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Waukegan ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Waukegan
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee, Winthrop Harbor, Waukegan 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Waukegan |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Waukegan by year
When hail season peaks near Waukegan
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Waukegan
May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (8 mi from Waukegan)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter were received.Jun 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (9 mi from Waukegan)
Apr 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Gurnee (3 mi from Waukegan)
Jul 23, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Park City (2 mi from Waukegan)
Jan 3, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Waukegan (1 mi from Waukegan)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waukegan
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2019 | EF1 | Waukegan Airport 3 mi from Waukegan |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waukegan
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waukegan since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Beach Park, Waukegan, Lake Bluff 10 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Rondout, Lindenhurst 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Waukegan Harbor 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Winthrop Harbor 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Libertyville 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beach Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lindenhurst, Gurnee 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Waukegan 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Waukegan Airport, Lindenhurst, Gages Lake 4 wind reports |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mettawa, West Lake Forest, Libertyville 3 wind reports |
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 Waukegan; 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 Waukegan.
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