Hail history for Schaumburg, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Schaumburg since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Schaumburg
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 15, 2003
29 reports on 26 days since 1985 · #59 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Schaumburg
- 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 Schaumburg
The latest hail report in and around Schaumburg is from July 27, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Schaumburg logged 14 reports on 13 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 #59 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Schaumburg accounts for 4% of the 660 reports filed in Cook County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 15, 2003 near Plainfield.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Schaumburg 0.7
- Cook County 20.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Schaumburg 13
- Cook County 121
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Schaumburg 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Plainfield | Will | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Schaumburg | Cook | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Schaumburg | Cook | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Hoffman Estates | Cook | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SE Schaumburg | Cook | 10:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 38%
- 1–2 in 17 59%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SE Schaumburg | Cook | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW (O6c) Schaumburg Regional Airport | Cook | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Hoffman Estates | Cook | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Medinah | Du Page | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 E Schaumburg | Cook | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Schaumburg | Cook | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Hoffman Estates | Cook | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Schaumburg | Cook | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Schaumburg | Cook | 00:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Schaumburg | Cook | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 NE Schaumburg | Cook | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Schaumburg | Cook | 10:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Schaumburg
- Hoffman Estates 6 km · 10
- Streamwood 8 km · 30
- Palatine 10 km · 27
- Arlington Heights 11 km · 20
- Carol Stream 13 km · 10
- Des Plaines 15 km · 30
- Barrington Hills 16 km · 16
- Glen Ellyn 18 km · 16
Questions about hail in Schaumburg
How often does it hail in Schaumburg, Illinois?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Schaumburg since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Schaumburg?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Schaumburg?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 15, 2003 near Plainfield. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Schaumburg?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Schaumburg had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.