Hail history for Waukegan, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waukegan since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waukegan
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2025
14 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #212 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Waukegan
- 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 Waukegan
The latest hail report in and around Waukegan is from May 15, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waukegan logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #212 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waukegan accounts for 7% of the 187 reports filed in Lake 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 15, 2025 near 1.02 W Waukegan.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waukegan 0.6
- Lake County 5.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waukegan 8
- Lake County 44
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waukegan 0%
- Lake 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 W Waukegan | Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Waukegan | Lake | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gurnee | Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 SSE Beach Park | Lake | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waukegan | Lake | 14:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Waukegan | Lake | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gurnee | Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 W Waukegan | Lake | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 SSE Beach Park | Lake | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waukegan | Lake | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Gurnee | Lake | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Waukegan | Lake | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Gurnee | Lake | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Gurnee | Lake | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSW Waukegan | Lake | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Gibson City | Ford | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Waukegan | Lake | 19:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waukegan
- Lindenhurst 14 km · 14
- Mundelein 16 km · 11
- Buffalo Grove 24 km · 10
- Palatine 32 km · 27
- Arlington Heights 32 km · 20
- Glenview 32 km · 14
- McHenry 35 km · 14
- Des Plaines 37 km · 30
Questions about hail in Waukegan
How often does it hail in Waukegan, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waukegan since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #212 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waukegan?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waukegan?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.02 W Waukegan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waukegan?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waukegan had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2025.
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.