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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61068

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61068 from May 29, 1956 through April 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61068 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61068

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Rochelle, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
2:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: relayed by broadcast media. time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Rochelle, IL
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on I-39 near mile marker 104.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.63 S Lindenwood, IL
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Rochelle, IL
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 ENE Kings, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2012
10:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Rochelle, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
8:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Rochelle.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rochelle, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2003
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Steward, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
12:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flagg Center, IL
0.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2000
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Rochelle, IL
0.88″ hail
Sep 11, 2000
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Rochelle, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2000
4:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rochelle, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 1996
6:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
DeKalb County · 23,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Dekalb, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1992
11:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.50″ hail
Jun 23, 1985
11:18 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 61068

59 reports
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58 mph
Jun 5, 2025
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILROCHE34 reported 58 mph gust northwest of Hillcrest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hillcrest, IL
60 mph
May 15, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILROCHE34 reported 60 mph gust north of Rochelle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hillcrest, IL
60 mph
May 15, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station KILROCHE3 reported 60 mph gust between Rochelle and Hillcrest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hillcrest, IL
64 mph
May 15, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station reported 64 mph gust northeast of Rochelle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Hillcrest, IL
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles downed or snapped east of Rochelle. Report of tree damage in the general area as well. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Creston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported Tree down on Twombly Rd approx. 1/4 mile from Woodlawn rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Creston, IL
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a tree down on Parkview Drive in Rochelle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Rochelle, IL
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a trailer house destroyed along with damage to a morton building. Pictures also relayed via Facebook. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hillcrest, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 5 inch diameter branch down on a home causing damage to the porch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochelle, IL
70 mph
Apr 8, 2023
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Lee County · 11,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] SEMI BLOWN OVER ON I-39 NEAR STEWARD. SPOTTER ESTIMATES 70 MPH WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Steward, IL
59 mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KRPJ ASOS PEAK GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Rochelle, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN NEAR 10TH AVENUE AND LINCOLN HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochelle, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ADDITIONAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ON 9TH AVENUE AND 9TH STREET. ESTIMATED 8 TO 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochelle, IL
58 mph
Jul 27, 2022
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KRPJ AWOS PEAK GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Rochelle, IL
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2022
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND 4-6 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWNED IN ROCHELLE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON KRPJ AWOS PEAK GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochelle, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61068

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 85 mph and a path length of 2.71 miles tracked through the community of Holcomb in northeastern Ogle County. The tornado caused extensive tree damage in Holcomb... damaged a few farm outbuildings... and caused a grain leg to collapse onto railroad tracks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Davis Junction, IL
F0 category
Jul 31, 2000
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There were several reports of funnel clouds relayed through the county sherrif. The funnels were associated with an area of developing showers and thunderstorms in a relatively cool unstable airmass. A small tornado touched down briefly at a farm and moved southeast producing a damage path about 1/2 mile long and up to 150 feet wide. It damaged the roof and doors of a barn, damaged a machine shed and damaged trees. The siding was peeled off another nearby farm house. Trees were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Creston, IL
F1 category
Aug 15, 1959
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 61068
Ogle County · 18,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 61068 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,076
Households5,860
Housing units6,220
Income
Median household income$69,840
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households11.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,542
Attached single-family185
Small multifamily863
Large multifamily470
Mobile homes160
Housing mix
Single-family share73.0%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share21.4%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,643
Renter-occupied2,217
Vacant units360
Home value & age
Median home value$164,900
Owner homes $300k+9.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1973
Older-home share64.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,458
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61068 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 59 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61068, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61068?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61068 is 3.00″. It was reported near Rochelle, IL on September 21, 1973.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61068 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 61068 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61068 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 61068 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61068 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 61068 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61068 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 61068, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61068, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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