Hail History

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Hail history for Woodstock, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 27, 2024
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles147

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Woodstock on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 27, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Woodstock ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Woodstock

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Woodstock		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Woodstock		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodstock
1 hail report · closest near the center of Woodstock		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 Woodstock by year

506107208209210411212313414415116217181912012112223324125226

When hail season peaks near Woodstock

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (9).

Jan1Feb2Mar9Apr8May9Jun4Jul4Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Woodstock

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (2 mi from Woodstock)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (8 mi from Woodstock)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from the size of pennies to golfballs was reported at several locations in the City of Rockford. Golfball size hail was reported at East State Street and Mulford Street. Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 39 and the US 20 Bypass. Penny size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Jun 19, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marengo (9 mi from Woodstock)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported in Marengo. Other reports in Marengo included nickel size and half dollar size hail.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (8 mi from Woodstock)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell over Crystal Lake covering the ground.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (8 mi from Woodstock)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Woodstock

DateRatingWherePath
May 31, 2023EF?Franklinville
5 mi from Woodstock		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1McCullom Lake
9 mi from Woodstock		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Hartland
7 mi from Woodstock		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
1 mi from Woodstock		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Woodstock

147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Woodstock since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 20, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedRidgefield, Bull Valley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake, Franklinville, Huntley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202664 mph, estimatedWonder Lake, Woodstock, Hartland
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedBull Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWoodstock
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202569 mph, estimatedMarengo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedWoodstock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, measuredWonder Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, estimatedCoral, Marengo, 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 Woodstock; 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 Woodstock.

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