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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, IL
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, IL from March 14, 1957 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
186
Wind Reports
326
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Lake County, IL · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 10, 2026
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter size hail ongoing in Vernon Hills.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon Hills, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 27, 2026 5:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Se Wauconda, IL
1.75″hail
May 15, 2025 11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of golf ball size hail near Winthrop Harbor. Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winthrop Harbor, IL
2.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple public reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter in Winthrop Harbor.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winthrop Harbor, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail on the west side of Zion. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Zion, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail in northern Waukegan.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Waukegan, IL
2.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail on the west side of Gurnee.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gurnee, IL
1.75″hail
May 15, 2025 11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Waukegan, IL
1.00″hail
May 15, 2025 11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size hail on the south side of Gurnee. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Park City, IL
1.00″hail
Aug 27, 2024 11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hawthorn Woods, IL
1.25″hail
Aug 27, 2024 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video shared on social media showed half dollar size hail falling with strong winds. In addition... there were reports of tree branches down blocking lanes of traffic. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Zurich, IL
1.00″hail
Aug 27, 2024 11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon Hills, IL
1.00″hail
Aug 27, 2024 11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report time from 1 SSE Indian Creek. Photos shared on social media of hail at least 1 in diameter. In addition... the hail caused damage to roofs... siding... and window screens. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Indian Creek, IL
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2024 11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highland Park, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 16, 2024 12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail in Beach Park. Relayed via mping. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Beach Park, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Long Grove, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR RAND ROAD AND LAKE COOK ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Kildeer, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR QUENTIN ROAD AND US12.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Kildeer, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highland Park, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highwood, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Deerfield, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highland Park, IL
1.75″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DENTED CARS AND BROKE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bannockburn, IL
1.00″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincolnshire, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Deerfield, IL
1.50″hail
Apr 4, 2023 7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Riverwoods, IL
1.00″hail
Jan 3, 2023 8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS SHARED SHOWING HAILSTONES APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH IN DIAMETER IN WAUKEGAN. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Waukegan, IL
1.00″hail
Aug 3, 2022 6:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Mundelein, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 27, 2022 6:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM SECOND STORM THAT PASSED THROUGH ROUND LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Round Lake, IL
1.00″hail
Jul 27, 2022 6:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Park City, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home+
Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.
Pea
0.25″
Low
Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.
Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.
Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.
Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch
Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.
Quarter
1.00″
Watch
The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.
Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch
More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.
Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely
Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.
Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely
Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.
Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious
Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.
Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious
Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.
Baseball
2.75″
Major
Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.
Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major
Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.
Softball
4.00″
Extreme
Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.
Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme
Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed in Lincolnshire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincolnshire, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down blocking Deerfield Road near Woodward Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Deerfield, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in Lake Forest.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Forest, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees and branches down near Lake Forest Academy. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Mettawa, IL
55mph
Jul 27, 2026 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station reported 55 mph gust near Lake Forest Cemetery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Lake Bluff, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off an apartment building on North Butrick Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Waukegan, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hangers reported damaged at Waukegan Airport with no power to most of the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukegan Airport, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree and power line damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukegan, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage reported in and near Beach Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beach Park, IL
82mph
Jul 27, 2026 8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The KUGN ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 82 mph at 3:43pm out of the northeast. Extensive damage was noted around Waukegan including snapped and uprooted trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Beach Park, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downed power line caught the back of a house on fire on Gilboa Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Zion, IL
55mph
Jul 27, 2026 5:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Waukegan Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukegan, IL
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 4:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo sent of large tree limb snapped. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Antioch, IL
62mph
Jun 11, 2026 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Green Oaks, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto IL-176. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Mundelein, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lake Barrington, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows tree branch downed onto power line... causing power line to fall onto Ridgeland Avenue near Pine Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Waukegan, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches downed across Lindenhurst. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lindenhurst, IL
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2026 11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb downed onto a car in Grayslake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grayslake, IL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines downed in Buffalo Grove. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto road in Waukegan. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukegan, IL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported structural damage as siding has been ripped off buildings as strong wind gusts came through. Small tree limbs are down as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Antioch, IL
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pine tree downed onto power lines and a fence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Fox Lake Hills, IL
58mph
Apr 20, 2026 1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured a PWS GRAYS38.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Venetian Village, IL
66mph
Apr 16, 2026 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at an Ambient Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Winthrop Harbor, IL
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2026 12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple public reports of trees downed on the north side of Antioch. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Antioch, IL
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2025 9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Village of Barrington reported via social media that multiple tree branches broken in the area. Public report of large tree branch blocking Oak Knoll Road west of Barrington. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barrington Hills, IL
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2025 9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared via social media shows several inch diameter branch broken near Northwest Highway and Kelsey Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Fox River Grove, IL
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2025 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees... branches... and power lines. Hail of unknown size as well. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Barrington Hills, IL
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2025 7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared of large tree limbs snapped on at least two trees in Island Lake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Island Lake, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home+
Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.
Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor
Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.
Severe
58–74 mph
Watch
Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.
Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious
Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.
Extreme
90+ mph
Major
Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.
Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Lake County
20 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 19, 2026 2:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey determined that a brief EF0 tornado produced tree damage and sporadic roofing damage across the far northern portion of the Saddlebrook Farms subdivision near Grayslake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Grayslake, IL
UNKcategory
Mar 2, 2024 1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** An NWS damage survey confirmed that a brief EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 110 mph impacted Mundelein... where it removed a portion of an apartment buildings roof... resulting in one injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Mundelein, IL
UNKcategory
Jul 12, 2023 11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 70 mph... path width of 125 yards... and path length of 2.1 miles impacted Long Grove. The tornado produced primarily tree damage including at the Twin Orchard Country Club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Long Grove, IL
EF1category
Aug 2, 2015 7:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake where tree damage occurred. The tornado moved east and damaged hundreds of trees along the 7.5 mile long path, including dozens that were snapped at the base or uprooted. The most significant tree damage was noted in the subdivisions of Grayslake and Wildwood. A roof was blown off of a restaurant along Illinois Route 134 with a sign from the restaurant ending up over two miles away in Grayslake. Several homes and businesses suffered roof damage from either falling trees or loss of shingles. A large part of the roof of the Grayslake Central High School was blown across the street. A nearby skatepark was heavily damaged. The last points of damage were noted along Illinois Route 120 just west of I-94 in unincorporated Wildwood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .14 E Round Lake, IL
F0category
Apr 18, 2002 6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Zion, IL
F2category
May 18, 1997 6:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the southeast side of Lindenhurst and damaged trees and the roofs of several homes. The tornado reached F2 intensity near Sand Lake Road and Route 45 where 2 barns were destroyed, two foot diameter oak trees were broken off or uprooted and the roof was taken off a nursery. Signs were blown down along Sand Lake Road and Stearns School Road. A subdivision on the north side of Gurnee had damage to trees, a chimney blown off a house, windows broken, walls damaged, a garage door blown in and a fence blown down. Three quater inch hail also occurred in Lindenhurst.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lindenhurst, IL
F2category
Apr 19, 1996 10:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Zion, IL
F1category
Jun 29, 1990 5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0category
Jul 6, 1986 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Aug 9, 1979 10:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Apr 20, 1976 7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Nov 10, 1975 12:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0category
Jun 20, 1974 6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4category
Sep 28, 1972 5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4category
Apr 21, 1967 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Apr 11, 1965 4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Apr 11, 1965 3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4category
Apr 11, 1965 3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F2category
Oct 9, 1958 12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1category
Mar 14, 1957 6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, IL
Lake County · 179,407 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home+
After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.
EF0
65–85 mph
Light
Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.
EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate
Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.
EF2
111–135 mph
Serious
Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.
EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe
Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Lake County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lake County have on record?
Our records show 186 hail, 326 wind, and 20 tornado reports in Lake County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 2.75″. It was reported near Lincolnshire, IL on July 18, 1967.
A storm report showed up near my home in Lake County — does that mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Lake County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Lake County — why should I look at its storm history?
Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Lake County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Lake County — how does this help me?
Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.
How do I check hail history for a specific Lake County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lake County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.
Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?
Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Lake County, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lake County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.
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