Hail History

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Hail history for Loves Park, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles199

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Loves Park on 56 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 Loves Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Machesney Park
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Loves Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Winnebago, Wempleton
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Loves Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Loves Park, Machesney Park, Harlem
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Loves Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Rockford Airport, Cherry Valley
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Loves Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Caledonia
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Loves Park		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 Loves Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Loves Park

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near Loves Park

May 2, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Rockford (5 mi from Loves 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.

Apr 7, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Winnebago (9 mi from Loves Park)

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

May 15, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Samuelson Corners (3 mi from Loves Park)

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

Jun 29, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Loves Park (0 mi from Loves Park)

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

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waukegan (8 mi from Loves Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Loves Park

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
8 mi from Loves Park		4.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
8 mi from Loves Park		10.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF0Belvidere
8 mi from Loves Park		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Argyle
6 mi from Loves Park		2.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Rockford
4 mi from Loves Park		5.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Loves Park
2 mi from Loves Park		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Caledonia
8 mi from Loves Park		13.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 30, 2022EF0Candlewick Lake
10 mi from Loves Park		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF0Rckfrd Cottonwood Airport
6 mi from Loves Park		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Samuelson Corners
3 mi from Loves Park		6.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Caledonia
6 mi from Loves Park		3.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF1Cherry Valley
9 mi from Loves Park		0.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Loves Park

199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Loves Park since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 5, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedRockton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202662 mph, measuredWempleton, Belvidere
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202662 mph, measuredRockford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202563 mph, estimatedPerryville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202564 mph, estimatedBelvidere, Perryville, Rockford
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202560 mph, measuredRockford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, estimatedWinnebago, Rockford Airport, Harlem
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedRockford Airport, Westfield Corners, Winnebago
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202458 mph, estimatedRockford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202460 mph, estimatedMachesney Park
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 Loves 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.

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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 Loves Park.

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