Hail History

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Hail history for Rockford, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockford on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Rockford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Greenwood, Corcoran, Hanover
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Rockford		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20250.75 in
penny		Delano
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Rockford		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rockford		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 6 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 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and July (11).

JanFebMar3Apr13May8Jun11Jul9Aug6SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rockford

Aug 5, 2019 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Delano (6 mi from Rockford)

National Weather Service description (English): The four inch diameter hailstone was measured with a ruler, and posted on social media.

Jun 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Delano (9 mi from Rockford)

National Weather Service description (English): The Carver County News described one report of baseball size hail (2.75 inch), but this was unconfirmed. Hail damaged houses, vehicles, and area crops.

Jul 17, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Watertown (8 mi from Rockford)

National Weather Service description (English): Several trained spotters reported numerous dime, up to baseball size hail from north of Watertown, southeast to the southeast part of Watertown. Damage was extensive to crops and homes throughout the area.

Aug 10, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rockford (0 mi from Rockford)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of very large hail, up to tennis ball size, that occurred from Rockford, east-southeast along Highway 55, toward Medina, and eastward to Plymouth. The largest hailstone was measured in the town of Loretto where the 2.5-inch diameter hail fell around 2325 LST. Damage was reported to roofs and cars.

May 25, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buffalo (6 mi from Rockford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockford

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 29, 2023EF0Delano
5 mi from Rockford		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Greenfield
5 mi from Rockford		0.4 mi long, 65 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF0Watertown
9 mi from Rockford		1.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF1Minnetrista
9 mi from Rockford		2.5 mi long, 210 yd wide
May 21, 2011EF0Hamel
8 mi from Rockford		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 10, 2011EF1Hanover
6 mi from Rockford		3.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 8, 2009EF1Minnetrista
9 mi from Rockford		9.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F2Rogers
9 mi from Rockford		7.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockford

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockford since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 21, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedMontrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202564 mph, estimatedMedina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202569 mph, estimatedAlbertville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202561 mph, measuredBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202564 mph, estimatedSt Michael, Hanover, Buffalo Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLoretto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202464 mph, estimatedMontrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202462 mph, estimatedSt Michael
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202385 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport, Delano, Corcoran
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport
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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