Hail History

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Hail history for Lake in the Hills, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2013
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles199

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake in the Hills on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Lake in the Hills ranks #191 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lake in the Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		West Dundee
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lake in the Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Huntley, Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Lake in the Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Huntley
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lake in the Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Port Barrington, Fox River Grove
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lake in the Hills		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 in the Hills by year

3062075085095104112122132145153165171819120121122323224125326

When hail season peaks near Lake in the Hills

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (11).

1Jan2Feb2Mar10Apr4May13Jun11Jul10Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake in the Hills

Jul 20, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (5 mi from Lake in the Hills)

Aug 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (10 mi from Lake in the Hills)

Apr 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algonquin (2 mi from Lake in the Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of one to two inch diameter hail came in from Algonquin.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockford (4 mi from Lake in the Hills)

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.

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crystal Lake (3 mi from Lake in the Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake in the Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2026EF0Harmony
8 mi from Lake in the Hills		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Harmony
10 mi from Lake in the Hills		6.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
6 mi from Lake in the Hills		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Barrington Hills
7 mi from Lake in the Hills		3.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Woodstock
10 mi from Lake in the Hills		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake in the Hills

199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake in the Hills since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 11, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedAlgonquin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202654 mph, measuredWest Dundee, Barrington Hills
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedHuntley, Gilberts
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202675 mph, estimatedElgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedLake Barrington, Ridgefield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedCrystal Lake, Barrington Hills, Gilberts
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedBull Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202563 mph, measuredAlgonquin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202564 mph, estimatedLake In The Hills Airport, Fox River Grove, Algonquin
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedIsland Lake
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 in the Hills; 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 Lake in the Hills.

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