Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rockford, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 16, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rockford, IL Hail Map
The August 16, 2023 hail swath map for Rockford, IL covers approximately 817 square miles and includes an estimated 138,734 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 297 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 57,311 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 280 sq mi | 33,714 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 297 sq mi | 57,311 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 144 sq mi | 28,966 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 65 sq mi | 16,183 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 27 sq mi | 2,229 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 331 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 16, 2023 hail swath map area for Rockford, IL, HailGeeks estimates 58,344 single-family homes, 3,730 townhomes, and 18,119 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 24,437 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,809 | 869 | 3,601 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,437 | 1,883 | 7,957 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 11,140 | 477 | 4,272 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,877 | 457 | 2,189 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 950 | 37 | 98 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 131 | 7 | 2 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 16, 2023 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 August 16, 2023 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Rockford, IL region. Winnebago County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 7,299 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 23 cities near Rockford, IL. Beloit, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 8,508 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 Rockford, IL hail map spans 47 ZIP codes. ZIP 61080 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,473.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 16, 2023 hail map for Rockford, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2023 5:26 AM CT |
1.00 in | South Beloit | IL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 22, 2023 through Aug 14, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 14, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rockford, IL
Not sure whether the August 16, 2023 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 August 16, 2023 Rockford, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 16, 2023 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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