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 1.75". There are 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the February 27, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rockford, IL Hail Map
The February 27, 2024 hail swath map for Rockford, IL covers approximately 1,944 square miles and includes an estimated 754,335 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 809 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 454,172 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 384 sq mi | 198,886 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 809 sq mi | 454,172 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 475 sq mi | 78,407 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 168 sq mi | 16,652 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 68 sq mi | 5,825 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 32 sq mi | 274 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 10 sq mi | 119 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the February 27, 2024 hail swath map area for Rockford, IL, HailGeeks estimates 255,694 single-family homes, 54,145 townhomes, and 73,130 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 145,242 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 70,447 | 13,769 | 17,114 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 145,242 | 36,101 | 51,278 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 30,832 | 3,560 | 4,226 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,433 | 684 | 431 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,543 | 28 | 65 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 140 | 2 | 9 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 57 | 1 | 7 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the February 27, 2024 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 February 27, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Rockford, IL region. Lee County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 2,750 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Rockford, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 74 cities near Rockford, IL. Sublette, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 14 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the February 27, 2024 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 February 27, 2024 Rockford, IL hail map spans 105 ZIP codes. ZIP 61310 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 580.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the February 27, 2024 hail map for Rockford, IL currently list 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 27, 2024 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Leon Corners | IL | Delayed report. |
February 27, 2024 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Leon Corners | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
February 27, 2024 5:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Sublette | IL | Relayed via mPING. |
February 27, 2024 5:57 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 SW Steward | IL | Ping pong ball sized hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 27, 2024 7:37 PM CT | 2 SW Inverness | IL | Damage to roof of house and gazebo near Freeman Road and Huntington Boulevard in Hoffman Estates. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
February 27, 2024 6:57 PM CT | UNK | 2 WSW Big Rock | IL | Photo shared of a tornado near Hinckley. |
February 27, 2024 7:05 PM CT | UNK | 3 NNW Sugar Grove | IL | Reports of damage to trees... power poles... and fencing at Waubonsee Community College likely associated with a tornado. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the February 27, 2024 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 February 27, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 17, 2023 through Feb 8, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 8, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rockford, IL
Not sure whether the February 27, 2024 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the February 27, 2024 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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