Hail History

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Hail history for Rockton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 17, 2026
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockton on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Rockton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Machesney Park
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Rockton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20262 in
hen egg		Beloit, South Beloit, Rockton
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rockton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Beloit
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Rockton		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Machesney Park, Harlem
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rockton		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 Rockton by year

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When hail season peaks near Rockton

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (5).

1JanFeb5Mar10Apr5May4Jun3Jul5Aug3SepOct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Rockton

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Beloit (2 mi from Rockton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail one to two inches in diameter was reported across portions of South Beloit, including two inch diameter hail near Route 2 and Prairie Road.

Jun 29, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Loves Park (9 mi from Rockton)

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

Apr 17, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Beloit (5 mi from Rockton)

May 15, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Machesney Park (7 mi from Rockton)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail in Machesney Park. Damage to cars was reported.

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Machesney Park (6 mi from Rockton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockton

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
7 mi from Rockton		4.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Harrison
5 mi from Rockton		10.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Loves Park
9 mi from Rockton		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Beloit
5 mi from Rockton		3.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 25, 2022EF0Newark
7 mi from Rockton		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Wempleton
7 mi from Rockton		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1South Beloit
3 mi from Rockton		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 22, 2010EF2Rock Cut State Park
10 mi from Rockton		1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 21, 2010EF0Prairie Airport
8 mi from Rockton		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2006F0Shopiere
9 mi from Rockton		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockton

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockton since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 21, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedRockton, Beloit
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202685 mph, estimatedNewark
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedSouth Beloit
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, estimatedBeloit North, Perrygo Place, South Beloit
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedRoscoe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202460 mph, estimatedMachesney Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202458 mph, estimatedBeloit True Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, estimatedLatham Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedShirland, Machesney Park, Rockton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202470 mph, estimatedBeloit
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 Rockton; 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 Rockton.

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