Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rockford, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 5 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 14, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rockford, IL Hail Map
The April 14, 2026 hail swath map for Rockford, IL covers approximately 2,547 square miles and includes an estimated 717,133 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,100 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 329,687 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 792 sq mi | 197,078 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,100 sq mi | 329,687 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 501 sq mi | 148,671 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 107 sq mi | 35,449 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 31 sq mi | 5,150 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 482 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 330 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 286 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 14, 2026 hail swath map area for Rockford, IL, HailGeeks estimates 271,630 single-family homes, 44,344 townhomes, and 65,498 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 120,408 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 77,333 | 11,915 | 19,827 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 120,408 | 18,770 | 32,664 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 60,171 | 9,706 | 11,375 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12,181 | 3,034 | 1,179 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,226 | 874 | 302 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 151 | 15 | 50 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 72 | 17 | 58 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 88 | 13 | 43 |
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Counties Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Hail from the April 14, 2026 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Rockford, IL region. McHenry County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 58,397 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 112 cities near Rockford, IL. Harvard, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 175 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 14, 2026 Rockford, IL hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 14, 2026 Rockford, IL hail map spans 124 ZIP codes. ZIP 60033 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,412.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 14, 2026 hail map for Rockford, IL currently list 5 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 14, 2026 4:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | Barneveld | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 14, 2026 4:21 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 W Barneveld | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 14, 2026 4:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Ridgeway | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 14, 2026 4:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Barneveld | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 14, 2026 4:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Riley | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 14, 2026 7:45 PM CT | 2 N Pearl City | IL | Trees down blocking roads. Tornado possible. | |
April 14, 2026 7:47 PM CT | 2 N Pearl City | IL | Barn flew across the road and took out 8 power poles. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 14, 2026 8:38 PM CT | 3 W Waterford North | WI | Trained spotter reports uprooted trees in addition to shingle & chimney damage. | |
April 14, 2026 7:00 PM CT | 70 mph | 4 W Paoli | WI | Trained spotter estimates 70 MPH winds. |
April 14, 2026 7:55 PM CT | 70 mph | 3 SE Rockdale | WI | Trained spotter estimates 70 MPH winds. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 14, 2026 8:29 PM CT | UNK | 5 SW East Troy | WI | NWS Storm Survey found EF1 tornado damage southwest of East Troy. Maximum winds of 100 MPH. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 14, 2026 Rockford, IL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Rockford, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Rockford, IL region as the April 14, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 22, 2025 through Apr 3, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 3, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rockford, IL
Not sure whether the April 14, 2026 Rockford, IL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Rockford, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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