Hail history for Kendall County, IL

Kendall County has 91 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 66 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on June 10, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 91 since 1956

1″ or larger 66 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · June 10, 2015

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Kendall County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Kendall County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 91 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Kendall County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 30, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A photo showed hail measuring one inch in diameter.

April 4, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three inch diameter hail was reported at Dolores Street and Charles Court.

June 10, 2015 · 4.75″ (grapefruit)

A photo was sent to NWS Chicago showing hail up to 4.75 inches in diameter near the intersection of Camden Drive and Kettleson Drive. Multiple vehicles were damaged including shattered windshields.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	1	4	29	20	34

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Kendall County

Has it ever hailed in Kendall County?

Yes — 91 hail events have been recorded for Kendall County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 66 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kendall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kendall County, IL is March 30, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Kendall County?

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 10, 2015. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Illinois hail history

All 102 Illinois counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.