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Hail history for Grandwood Park, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grandwood Park on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Grandwood Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Gurnee, Waukegan, Zion 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Grandwood Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Grandwood Park by year
When hail season peaks near Grandwood Park
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Grandwood Park
May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Lake Villa (3 mi from Grandwood Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was report at several locations including 1.75 inch diameter hail at Deep Lake Road just south of Grass Lake Road and 2.25 inch diameter hail at Fairfield and Petite Lake Road.Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherry Vly (4 mi from Grandwood Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golfballs was reported in downtown Cherry Valley.May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gurnee (3 mi from Grandwood Park)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (7 mi from Grandwood Park)
Apr 25, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mundelein (9 mi from Grandwood Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grandwood Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Campbell Airport 7 mi from Grandwood Park |
| Feb 27, 2024 | EF1 | Mundelein 9 mi from Grandwood Park |
| Sep 3, 2019 | EF1 | Waukegan Airport 6 mi from Grandwood Park |
| Aug 2, 2015 | EF1 | Round Lake 6 mi from Grandwood Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grandwood Park
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grandwood Park since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Beach Park, Waukegan, Antioch 8 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Libertyville, Rondout, Grayslake 5 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Round Lake Beach, Fox Lake, Antioch 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Libertyville 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Fox Lake Hills 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beach Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lindenhurst, Gurnee 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Waukegan 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Waukegan Airport, Antioch, Loon Lake 7 wind reports |
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 Grandwood Park; 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 Grandwood Park.
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