Hail History

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Hail history for Wonder Lake, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 16, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 2, 2018
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles123

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wonder Lake on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Wonder Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodstock
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wonder 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 Wonder Lake by year

30607081091104112121133143151162172181191201211222322412526

When hail season peaks near Wonder Lake

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr7May7Jun2Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wonder Lake

May 2, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Richmond (6 mi from Wonder Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter was reported in Richmond.

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (8 mi from Wonder Lake)

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

Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wonder Lake (0 mi from Wonder Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Wonder Lake.

Jul 23, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemoor (9 mi from Wonder 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.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wonder Lake (2 mi from Wonder Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wonder Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
4 mi from Wonder Lake		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Alden
9 mi from Wonder Lake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Hartland
9 mi from Wonder Lake		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
8 mi from Wonder Lake		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wonder Lake

123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wonder Lake since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 7, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedRidgefield, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedFox Lake, Johnsburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedWonder Lake, Sunnyside, Woodstock
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, estimatedLakemoor, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWoodstock
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedWoodstock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedSpring Grove, Wonder Lake, Lakemoor
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202564 mph, estimatedHebron, Johnsburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202561 mph, estimatedWoodstock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202460 mph, estimatedBelden, Alden, Woodstock
3 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 Wonder 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.

Nearby cities

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 Wonder Lake.

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