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 1.75". There are 4 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rockford, IL Hail Map
The August 21, 2026 hail swath map for Rockford, IL covers approximately 902 square miles and includes an estimated 123,849 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 332 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 56,848 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 313 sq mi | 56,848 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 332 sq mi | 47,291 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 158 sq mi | 13,960 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 56 sq mi | 2,898 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 32 sq mi | 1,977 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 731 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 144 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Rockford, IL, HailGeeks estimates 55,428 single-family homes, 3,433 townhomes, and 19,297 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 25,542 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 25,542 | 1,809 | 8,647 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 21,314 | 944 | 8,253 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,961 | 560 | 1,759 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,373 | 72 | 197 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 872 | 42 | 262 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 312 | 5 | 152 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 54 | 1 | 27 |
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Counties Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Hail from the August 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Rockford, IL region. DeKalb County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 6,348 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 25 cities near Rockford, IL. Rochelle, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,872 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 21, 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 August 21, 2026 Rockford, IL hail map spans 65 ZIP codes. ZIP 61068 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,156.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 21, 2026 hail map for Rockford, IL currently list 4 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 21, 2026 3:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 E Sycamore | IL | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
August 21, 2026 3:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Machesney Park | IL | Photo shared to email service account showing hailstones ranging in size between dime to quarter -- 0.5 to 1.0 inch -- in diameter. Time estimated by radar. |
August 21, 2026 3:56 PM CT |
0.75 in | 2 N Machesney Park | IL | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
August 21, 2026 6:05 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 N Mendota | IL | Multiple photos depict hail just larger than ping pong balls. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 21, 2026 5:55 PM CT | UNK | 4 Se Sublette | IL | An NWS damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado with peak winds around 70 mph_ path length of around 0.7 miles_ and maximum width of around 200 yards impacted the rural community of Henkel. |
August 21, 2026 5:57 PM CT | UNK | 4 Se Sublette | IL | Video shows very brief tornado just north of US-52 at Cedar Grove Road. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 21, 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 August 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 17, 2026 through Aug 18, 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 Aug 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rockford, IL
Not sure whether the August 21, 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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