Hail history for Lake in the Hills, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake in the Hills since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake in the Hills
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 12, 2014
18 reports on 16 days since 1997 · #140 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Lake in the Hills
- 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 Lake in the Hills
The latest hail report in and around Lake in the Hills is from June 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake in the Hills logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #140 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake in the Hills accounts for 9% of the 196 reports filed in McHenry 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 12, 2014 near Lake In The Hills.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (22% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake in the Hills 0.8
- McHenry County 7.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake in the Hills 13
- McHenry County 59
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake in the Hills 0%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Algonquin | Mchenry | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Algonquin | Mchenry | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 15:09 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 67%
- 1–2 in 6 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Algonquin | Mchenry | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Algonquin | Mchenry | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Algonquin | Mchenry | 08:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 WSW Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Lake In The Hills | Mchenry | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake in the Hills
- Crystal Lake 6 km · 27
- Huntley 10 km · 22
- Barrington Hills 10 km · 16
- Elgin 16 km · 38
- Woodstock 18 km · 28
- McHenry 18 km · 14
- Hoffman Estates 19 km · 10
- Streamwood 21 km · 30
Questions about hail in Lake in the Hills
How often does it hail in Lake in the Hills, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake in the Hills since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #140 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake in the Hills?
Most reports come in June, August, April. June alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake in the Hills?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 12, 2014 near Lake In The Hills. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake in the Hills?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 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 Lake in the Hills 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 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.