Hail History

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Hail history for Machesney Park, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)May 2, 2018
Ane haili ijiin 200654
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon40
Tornado ijiin 10 mile15
Wind reports within 10 miles175

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Machesney Park on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Machesney Park

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Machesney Park
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Machesney Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		South Beloit, Rockton
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Machesney Park		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Wempleton
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Machesney Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Loves Park, Machesney Park, Harlem
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Machesney Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Cherry Valley
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Machesney Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Caledonia
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Machesney Park		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Machesney Park meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Machesney Park

Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (10).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Machesney Park

May 2, 2018 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Rockford (7 mi from Machesney Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 inches in diameter was reported from multiple locations in far southeast Rockford.

May 12, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Beloit (9 mi from Machesney Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail one to two inches in diameter was reported across portions of South Beloit, including two inch diameter hail near Route 2 and Prairie Road.

May 15, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Samuelson Corners (3 mi from Machesney Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed a photo of two inch diameter hail.

Jun 29, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Loves Park (2 mi from Machesney Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Photos showed hail at least 2 inches in diameter.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waukegan (9 mi from Machesney Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Machesney Park

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
8 mi from Machesney Park		4.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
8 mi from Machesney Park		10.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF0Belvidere
8 mi from Machesney Park		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Argyle
5 mi from Machesney Park		2.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Rockford
7 mi from Machesney Park		5.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Loves Park
4 mi from Machesney Park		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Caledonia
7 mi from Machesney Park		13.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Candlewick Lake
9 mi from Machesney Park		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF0Rckfrd Cottonwood Airport
8 mi from Machesney Park		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Samuelson Corners
5 mi from Machesney Park		6.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Caledonia
5 mi from Machesney Park		3.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Wempleton
7 mi from Machesney Park		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Machesney Park

175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Machesney Park since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedRockton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202662 mph, a measuredWempleton, Belvidere
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202563 mph, a estimatPerryville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, a estimatSouth Beloit
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202564 mph, a estimatBelvidere, Perryville, Rockford
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202560 mph, a estimatHarlem, South Beloit
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202475 mph, a estimatRockford Airport, Winnebago, Perryville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202458 mph, a estimatRockford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202460 mph, a estimatMachesney Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202460 mph, a estimatWempleton, Winnebago, Rockford
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Machesney Park; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Machesney Park.

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