Hail History

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Hail history for Highwood, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 4, 2023
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highwood on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Highwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Highwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Prospect Heights
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Highwood		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 Highwood by year

50620720810910311112132141511631711819220212222322425226

When hail season peaks near Highwood

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and August (5).

JanFeb2Mar10Apr4May1Jun4Jul5Aug1Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Highwood

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bannockburn (3 mi from Highwood)

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

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buffalo Grove (9 mi from Highwood)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kenilworth (10 mi from Highwood)

Apr 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glenview (8 mi from Highwood)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vernon Hills (8 mi from Highwood)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highwood

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highwood since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredLake Bluff, Lincolnshire, Deerfield
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredProspect Heights, Wheeling
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202662 mph, measuredRondout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBuffalo Grove, Wheeling, Glenview
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville, Highland Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedVernon Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedLong Grove, Vernon Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedLong Grove, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202460 mph, estimatedWheeling
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 202470 mph, estimatedPrairie View, Long Grove, Indian Creek
6 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 Highwood; 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 Highwood.

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