Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Zurich, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles222

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Zurich on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Lake Zurich

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Vernon Hills
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lake Zurich		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Wauconda
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lake Zurich		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Algonquin
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Zurich		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove, Palatine
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lake Zurich		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 Lake Zurich by year

606207408309110611312113214315116417118119220121422223124125326

When hail season peaks near Lake Zurich

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and August (11).

Jan1Feb1Mar13Apr8May9Jun6Jul11Aug1Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Lake Zurich

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

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 (6 mi from Lake Zurich)

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

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wauconda (5 mi from Lake Zurich)

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) · Palatine (7 mi from Lake Zurich)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from Palatine. Ping pong ball size hail was reported near Rohlwing and Palatine Roads.

Apr 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hoffman Estates (9 mi from Lake Zurich)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Zurich

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Campbell Airport
9 mi from Lake Zurich		0.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Hoffman Estates
10 mi from Lake Zurich		2.6 mi long, 110 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1South Barrington
9 mi from Lake Zurich		2.5 mi long, 160 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Mundelein
7 mi from Lake Zurich		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
6 mi from Lake Zurich		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
6 mi from Lake Zurich		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Long Grove
4 mi from Lake Zurich		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Zurich

222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Zurich since 2006, on 84 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
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Barrington, Barrington Hills, Rolling Meadows
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredWheeling
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Libertyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedBarrington Hills, Barrington, Palatine
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedRolling Meadows
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedFox River Grove, Algonquin, Barrington Hills
17 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedLibertyville
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 Lake Zurich; 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 Lake Zurich.

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