Hail history for Carol Stream, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carol Stream since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carol Stream
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 2000
10 reports on 10 days since 1996 · #323 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Carol Stream
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Carol Stream
The latest hail report in and around Carol Stream is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carol Stream logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #323 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carol Stream accounts for 4% of the 281 reports filed in DuPage County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 18, 2000 near Carol Stream.
The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carol Stream 0.3
- DuPage County 7.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carol Stream 6
- DuPage County 60
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carol Stream 0%
- DuPage County 5%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carol Stream | Du Page | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.99 NE Northwoods | Du Page | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carol Stream | Du Page | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Carol Stream | Du Page | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Carol Stream | Du Page | 15:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 10%
- 1–2 in 9 90%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Carol Stream | Du Page | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.99 NE Northwoods | Du Page | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Carol Stream | Du Page | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Carol Stream | Du Page | 00:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Carol Stream | Du Page | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Carol Stream | Du Page | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Carol Stream | Du Page | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carol Stream | Du Page | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carol Stream | Du Page | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Carol Stream | Du Page | 10:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carol Stream
- Wheaton 7 km · 16
- Glen Ellyn 8 km · 16
- West Chicago 8 km · 12
- Lombard 11 km · 13
- Streamwood 12 km · 30
- Schaumburg 13 km · 29
- Villa Park 13 km · 10
- St. Charles 15 km · 10
Questions about hail in Carol Stream
How often does it hail in Carol Stream, Illinois?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carol Stream since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #323 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carol Stream?
Most reports come in July, May, March. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carol Stream?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 2000 near Carol Stream. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carol Stream?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carol Stream had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 27, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.