Hail history for Huntley, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntley since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Huntley
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 20, 2013
22 reports on 17 days since 1984 · #100 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Huntley
- 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 Huntley
The latest hail report in and around Huntley is from June 24, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Huntley logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #100 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Huntley accounts for 11% of the 196 reports filed in McHenry County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 20, 2013 near Huntley.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Huntley 0.7
- McHenry County 7.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Huntley 11
- McHenry County 59
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Huntley 5%
- McHenry County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | Huntley | Mchenry | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Huntley | Mchenry | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 ENE Huntley | Mchenry | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Huntley | Mchenry | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Huntley | Mchenry | 16:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 50%
- 1–2 in 10 45%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 ENE Huntley | Mchenry | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Huntley | Mchenry | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Huntley | Mchenry | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Huntley | Mchenry | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Huntley | Mchenry | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 SE Huntley | Mchenry | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Huntley | Mchenry | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | Huntley | Mchenry | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 N Huntley | Mchenry | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 WSW Sleepy Hollow | Kane | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Huntley | Mchenry | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.42 E Henpeck | Kane | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Huntley
- Lake in the Hills 10 km · 18
- Crystal Lake 12 km · 27
- Elgin 16 km · 38
- Marengo 16 km · 27
- Woodstock 17 km · 28
- Barrington Hills 19 km · 16
- McHenry 23 km · 14
- Streamwood 26 km · 30
Questions about hail in Huntley
How often does it hail in Huntley, Illinois?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntley since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #100 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Huntley?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Huntley?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 20, 2013 near Huntley. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Huntley?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Huntley had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 24, 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.