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Hail history for Rochelle, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochelle on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Rochelle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Woodland Acres 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rochelle |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lindenwood 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rochelle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rochelle by year
When hail season peaks near Rochelle
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Rochelle
May 20, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Chana (9 mi from Rochelle)
May 16, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashton (9 mi from Rochelle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Interstate 88 near Ashton.Apr 14, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodland Acres (3 mi from Rochelle)
Feb 27, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Twelvemile Corner (9 mi from Rochelle)
Apr 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Rochelle (0 mi from Rochelle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochelle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | EF0 | Holcomb 10 mi from Rochelle |
| Jul 14, 2024 | EF0 | Lindenwood 10 mi from Rochelle |
| Jul 14, 2024 | EF0 | Esmond 10 mi from Rochelle |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF0 | Lindenwood 6 mi from Rochelle |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF0 | Esmond 8 mi from Rochelle |
| May 23, 2020 | EF1 | Chana 9 mi from Rochelle |
| Apr 9, 2015 | EF4 | Carthage 9 mi from Rochelle |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Ashton 8 mi from Rochelle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochelle
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochelle since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Nov 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Rochelle Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Esmond 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Flagg 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hillcrest, Kings 3 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Creston 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Creston, Malta 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Rochelle, Creston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Flagg Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Rochelle 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lindenwood 1 wind report |
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 Rochelle; 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 Rochelle.
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