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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rockford, IL Hail Map
The May 17, 2026 hail swath map for Rockford, IL covers approximately 300 square miles and includes an estimated 60,595 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 167 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 39,884 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 167 sq mi | 39,884 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 113 sq mi | 20,247 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 20 sq mi | 464 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Rockford, IL, HailGeeks estimates 26,581 single-family homes, 1,727 townhomes, and 9,793 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 18,233 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,233 | 1,183 | 7,522 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,123 | 543 | 2,244 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 225 | 1 | 27 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 17, 2026 Rockford, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Rockford, IL region. Dane County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 3,045 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Rockford, IL. Loves Park, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 4,905 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 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 May 17, 2026 Rockford, IL hail map spans 28 ZIP codes. ZIP 53516 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 323.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2026 hail map for Rockford, IL currently list 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 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 May 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 2, 2026 through Apr 21, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 21, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rockford, IL
Not sure whether the May 17, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 17, 2026 Rockford, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Rockford, IL region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 17, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Rockford, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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