Hail history for Hoffman Estates, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoffman Estates since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hoffman Estates
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 20, 2023
10 reports on 9 days since 1961 · #346 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Hoffman Estates
- 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 Hoffman Estates
The latest hail report in and around Hoffman Estates is from April 20, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hoffman Estates logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #346 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hoffman Estates accounts for 2% of the 660 reports filed in Cook 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 April 20, 2023 near 0.69 N Hoffman Estates.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (60% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hoffman Estates 0.5
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hoffman Estates 8
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hoffman Estates 0%
- Cook County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hoffman Estates | Cook | $50K | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 SW Palatine | Cook | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 NW Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 SW Palatine | Cook | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hoffman Estates | Cook | $50K | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.86 N Hoffman Estates | Cook | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1961 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Cook | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hoffman Estates
- Streamwood 6 km · 30
- Schaumburg 6 km · 29
- Palatine 10 km · 27
- Barrington Hills 10 km · 16
- Arlington Heights 14 km · 20
- Elgin 15 km · 38
- Carol Stream 16 km · 10
- Lake in the Hills 19 km · 18
Questions about hail in Hoffman Estates
How often does it hail in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoffman Estates since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #346 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hoffman Estates?
Most reports come in April, July, June. April alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hoffman Estates?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 20, 2023 near 0.69 N Hoffman Estates. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hoffman Estates?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hoffman Estates had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 20, 2023.
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.