Thunderstorm Wind — Lake, Illinois

2025-08-16 · near Barrington Hills, Lake, Illinois

Event narrative

Downed trees, tree branches, and power lines were reported in Barrington. Hail of unknown size was also reported.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and evening of the 16th, a series of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damaging winds and instances of severe hail around the western and northwestern Chicago metro area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.