Hail history for Byron, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 7, 2020

Hail days since 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Byron on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Byron

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 24, 2026	1 in quarter	Byron 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Byron	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	1 in quarter	Winnebago 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Byron	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	1 in quarter	Rockford Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Byron	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 2025	1 in quarter	Oregon 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Byron	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Byron by year

When hail season peaks near Byron

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Byron

Apr 7, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Winnebago (10 mi from Byron)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as 3 inches in diameter was reported in Winnebago, which damaged cars and siding.

May 2, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gtr Rockford Airport (9 mi from Byron)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported from multiple locations around and to the east of Rockford Airport.

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gages Lake (1 mi from Byron)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Route 120 and Route 45.

Nov 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Davis Jct (8 mi from Byron)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail was reported.

Apr 9, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Morris (9 mi from Byron)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Byron

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 2, 2026	EF0	Holcomb 9 mi from Byron	2.6 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Byron 3 mi from Byron	5.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Davis Junction 7 mi from Byron	1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Westfield Corners 7 mi from Byron	1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	New Milford 9 mi from Byron	0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023	EF1	White Rock 7 mi from Byron	9.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 28, 2020	EF1	Honey Creek 8 mi from Byron	7.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF1	Seward 6 mi from Byron	16.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF1	Stillman Vly 4 mi from Byron	0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 16, 2006	F0	Beaverville 4 mi from Byron	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Byron

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Byron since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 5, 2022.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Byron 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 2026	62 mph, measured	Rockford Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Seward, Byron 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Oregon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Oregon, Davis Junction 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	60 mph, measured	Rockford Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	62 mph, measured	Rockford Airport, Oregon 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2024	81 mph, estimated	Woodcrest, Rockford Airport, Seward 12 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Oregon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Stillman Valley 1 wind report	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 Byron; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Byron.

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