1 Inch Hail Near Elgin, IL 07-17-2015

Doppler radar detected Quarter size hail near Elgin, IL, Lafayette, IN and Bartlett, IL on July 17, 2015. This hail storm was traveling E at 21.09 mph and produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). Spotters reported a max hail size of 1" and an average hail size of 1". We estimate that 37,537 buildings were in the affected area. There were 3 spotter report(s) and the volume of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Impact Rating 2).