Hail History

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Hail history for Libertyville, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2025
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles137

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Libertyville on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Libertyville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Libertyville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Libertyville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Gurnee, Waukegan
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Libertyville		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 Libertyville by year

50620720810910311112213114152164171181920121322323224125226

When hail season peaks near Libertyville

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and August (7).

1JanFeb2Mar10Apr3May4Jun6Jul7Aug1Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Libertyville

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (7 mi from Libertyville)

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

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (7 mi from Libertyville)

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Zurich (10 mi from Libertyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail was reported in Lake Zurich.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (9 mi from Libertyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged multiple vehicles as well as a skylight in a home.

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (7 mi from Libertyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail dented cars and broke headlights and taillights.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Libertyville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
6 mi from Libertyville		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
2 mi from Libertyville		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
7 mi from Libertyville		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 3, 2019EF1Waukegan Airport
10 mi from Libertyville		3.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015EF1Round Lake
9 mi from Libertyville		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Libertyville

137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Libertyville since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 21, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredLake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Deerfield
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLibertyville, Rondout, Grayslake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedRound Lake Beach, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedVernon Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedLong Grove, Vernon Hills, Beach Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedLake Zurich, Long Grove, Bannockburn
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202463 mph, estimatedLindenhurst, Gurnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202481 mph, estimatedWaukegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202460 mph, measuredLindenhurst, Gages Lake
2 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 Libertyville; 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 Libertyville.

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