Hail History

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Hail history for Rockford, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 20, 2024
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockford on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 20, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Rockford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Edgerton
1 hail report · closest 4 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

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When hail season peaks near Rockford

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr1May4JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rockford

Apr 29, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sparta (8 mi from Rockford)

Jun 20, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rockford (3 mi from Rockford)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Fuller (10 mi from Rockford)

Apr 23, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Walker (6 mi from Rockford)

Jun 16, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Edgerton (4 mi from Rockford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockford

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF0Rockford
3 mi from Rockford		5.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Westgate
10 mi from Rockford		8.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF0Grand Rapids
10 mi from Rockford		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockford

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockford since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedPlainfield Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedEvans
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedWestgate
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202560 mph, estimatedCedar Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCedar Spgs Airport, Sparta, Cedar Spgs
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedEnglishville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202370 mph, estimatedAlpine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202360 mph, estimatedCannonsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202364 mph, measuredSand Lake, Rockford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202360 mph, estimatedEvans
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.

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 Rockford.

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