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Hail history for Winthrop Harbor, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winthrop Harbor on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Winthrop Harbor
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Winthrop Harbor |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee, Winthrop Harbor, Downtown Kenosha 12 hail reports · closest near the center of Winthrop Harbor |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winthrop Harbor by year
When hail season peaks near Winthrop Harbor
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Winthrop Harbor
May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (0 mi from Winthrop Harbor)
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 (4 mi from Winthrop Harbor)
Jul 27, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pleasant Prairie (9 mi from Winthrop Harbor)
Jun 19, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Pleasant Prairie (8 mi from Winthrop Harbor)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Downtown Kenosha (7 mi from Winthrop Harbor)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winthrop Harbor
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2019 | EF1 | Waukegan Airport 5 mi from Winthrop Harbor |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winthrop Harbor
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winthrop Harbor since 2006, on 54 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, Zion 9 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Pleasant Prairie 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waukegan 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Waukegan Harbor, Kenosha Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Winthrop Harbor 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Downtown Kenosha 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Kenosha Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beach Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gurnee 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Waukegan 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 Winthrop Harbor; 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 Winthrop Harbor.
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