Hail History

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Hail history for Rochester, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 8, 2020
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles181

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Rochester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rochester		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 20260.5 in
marble		Clear Lake
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Rochester		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 20261 in
quarter		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Starnes
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Springfield, Buffalo, Leland Grove
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Southlawn, Clear Lake
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Berry, Roby, Starnes
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Starnes, Grandview, Devereux Hgts
6 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rochester		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 Rochester by year

60610740830931081131231314215216317218119320121222423224525426

When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (19) and June (11).

JanFeb9Mar9Apr19May11Jun7Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Devereux Hgts (9 mi from Rochester)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starnes (8 mi from Rochester)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (7 mi from Rochester)

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (7 mi from Rochester)

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southlawn (3 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball-sized hail was reported on the east side of Lake Springfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF?Edinburg
9 mi from Rochester		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF1Beamington
8 mi from Rochester		1.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF2Sicily
8 mi from Rochester		23.4 mi long, 450 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Riverton
7 mi from Rochester		10.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF?Dawson
8 mi from Rochester		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF?Mechanicsburg
8 mi from Rochester		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2020EF0Dawson
8 mi from Rochester		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF0Roby
7 mi from Rochester		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Derry Farm
2 mi from Rochester		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF1Buckhart
8 mi from Rochester		8.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF1Toronto
5 mi from Rochester		12.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Chatham
10 mi from Rochester		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 30, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202662 mph, measuredSouthern View, Rochester, Buffalo
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSherman
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202675 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedJerome, Southern View, Springfield
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStarnes, Riverton, Archer
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedMechanicsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202560 mph, estimatedStarnes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedMildred
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedMechanicsburg
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 Rochester; 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 Rochester.

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