Hail History

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Hail history for Rockford, 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 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles188

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockford on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Rockford ranks #78 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rockford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Machesney Park
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rockford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Winnebago, Wempleton
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rockford		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Loves Park, Machesney Park, Harlem
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Rockford		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Rockford Airport, Cherry Valley
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Rockford		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 Rockford by year

606073082093105113123135142152165171181194202112232324225226

When hail season peaks near Rockford

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near Rockford

May 2, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Rockford (1 mi from Rockford)

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 (7 mi from Rockford)

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 (5 mi from Rockford)

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

Jun 29, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Loves Park (4 mi from Rockford)

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 Rockford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockford

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
10 mi from Rockford		4.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF0Belvidere
9 mi from Rockford		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Westfield Corners
7 mi from Rockford		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0New Milford
7 mi from Rockford		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Argyle
9 mi from Rockford		2.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1New Milford
9 mi from Rockford		4.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Irene
10 mi from Rockford		14.0 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Rockford
1 mi from Rockford		5.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Loves Park
4 mi from Rockford		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF0Rckfrd Cottonwood Airport
2 mi from Rockford		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Samuelson Corners
4 mi from Rockford		6.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Caledonia
9 mi from Rockford		3.1 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockford

188 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockford since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 5, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202662 mph, measuredWempleton, Belvidere
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202662 mph, measuredRockford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedByron
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
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedWoodcrest, Rockford Airport, Westfield Corners
12 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 Rockford; 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 Rockford.

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