Hail History

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Hail history for West Dundee, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Hail days since 200668
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles293

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Dundee on 68 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near West Dundee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Dundee
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from West Dundee		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from West Dundee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley, Youngsdale
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from West Dundee		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from West Dundee		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 West Dundee by year

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When hail season peaks near West Dundee

Of the 68 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and April (13).

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Largest hail storms near West Dundee

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (9 mi from West Dundee)

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (4 mi from West Dundee)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (7 mi from West Dundee)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (10 mi from West Dundee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (8 mi from West Dundee)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Dundee

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
9 mi from West Dundee		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
6 mi from West Dundee		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
9 mi from West Dundee		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
7 mi from West Dundee		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
6 mi from West Dundee		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
6 mi from West Dundee		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from West Dundee		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
9 mi from West Dundee		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF0Streamwood
6 mi from West Dundee		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Dundee

293 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Dundee since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Bartlett
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuntley, Gilberts
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedStreamwood, Hoffman Estates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
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 West Dundee; 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 West Dundee.

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