Hail History

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Hail history for South Barrington, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 26, 2019
Hail days since 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles363

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Barrington on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near South Barrington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Roselle, Schaumburg, Hanover Park
7 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Barrington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South Barrington		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Keeneyville, Schaumburg Regional Airport
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Barrington		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fox River Grove, Palatine, Plum Grove Estates
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from South Barrington		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 South Barrington by year

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When hail season peaks near South Barrington

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and August (14).

1Jan2Feb3Mar14Apr6May12Jun9Jul14Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near South Barrington

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington (4 mi from South Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of one to two inch hail came in from Barrington.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Barrington Woods (4 mi from South Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.5 to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported across Palatine.

Jun 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Streamwood (5 mi from South Barrington)

Sep 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dixon (8 mi from South Barrington)

Mar 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanover Park (6 mi from South Barrington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred for several minutes and dented some cars.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Barrington

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
10 mi from South Barrington		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
8 mi from South Barrington		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF0Streamwood
5 mi from South Barrington		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
2 mi from South Barrington		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
2 mi from South Barrington		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Itasca
10 mi from South Barrington		3.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
9 mi from South Barrington		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from South Barrington		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from South Barrington		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
6 mi from South Barrington		0.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Hanover Park
5 mi from South Barrington		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
9 mi from South Barrington		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Barrington

363 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Barrington since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202681 mph, measuredSouth Barrington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedArlington Heights, Mount Prospect
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, West Dundee, Bartlett
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredWheeling, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202656 mph, measuredHanover Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett, Streamwood, Elgin
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, Cloverdale, Barrington Hills
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedElgin
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 South Barrington; 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 South Barrington.

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