Hail History

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Hail history for Island Lake, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 12, 2014
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles195

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Island Lake on 49 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 Island Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Island Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Island Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Island Lake		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 Island Lake by year

506207308309410511212313214515216417181920121222223124125226

When hail season peaks near Island Lake

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (10).

JanFeb1Mar10Apr6May11Jun7Jul10Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Island Lake

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (9 mi from Island Lake)

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

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (10 mi from Island Lake)

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

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (8 mi from Island Lake)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (3 mi from Island Lake)

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 (4 mi from Island Lake)

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 Island Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
7 mi from Island Lake		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Island Lake		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Island Lake		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
7 mi from Island Lake		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
7 mi from Island Lake		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Island Lake

195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Island Lake since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield, Grayslake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Crystal Lake, Barrington Hills
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedSunnyside, Ringwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		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
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills, Crystal Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedTrout Valley
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 Island Lake; 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 Island Lake.

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