Hail History

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Hail history for Lakewood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles213

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakewood on 55 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 Lakewood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lakewood		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lakewood		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Woodstock
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lakewood		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 Lakewood by year

5062074084095104113123133145152163171819220221122123324125226

When hail season peaks near Lakewood

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (11).

Jan1Feb2Mar11Apr7May13Jun8Jul9Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lakewood

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (5 mi from Lakewood)

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (6 mi from Lakewood)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 hail near US Rt. 14 and Dean St.

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (6 mi from Lakewood)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (1 mi from Lakewood)

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.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (1 mi from Lakewood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakewood

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2026EF0Harmony
8 mi from Lakewood		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Harmony
10 mi from Lakewood		6.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
9 mi from Lakewood		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
9 mi from Lakewood		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
10 mi from Lakewood		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
6 mi from Lakewood		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakewood

213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakewood since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 21, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202654 mph, measuredWest Dundee
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuntley, Gilberts
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedWest Dundee, Sleepy Hollow
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Bull Valley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake, Gilberts, Barrington Hills
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedWonder Lake, Woodstock
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedBull Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
11 wind reports		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 Lakewood; 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 Lakewood.

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