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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 61108

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 61108 from June 10, 2002 through June 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 61108 · 2002–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 61108

11 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF 2.5 INCH DIAMATER HAIL IN FAR SE ROCKFORD
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
3:09 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT ALPINE AND HARRISON IN ROCKFORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
3:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF VARIOUS SIZES MAINLY BETWEEN 1/4 INCH AND 3/4 INCH WITH THE LARGEST STONE MEASURED AT ONE INCH DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Rockford, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
8:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail came in across Rockford. The hail broke the glass in an outside light fixture northwest of the I-39 and US 20 interchange. Golf ball size hail was reported on Wyoming Street in Rockford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2012
5:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Loves Park, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2011
1:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on the southeast side of Rockford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 E East Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
5:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Alpine Road and Harrison Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.24 ESE East Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2009
7:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near East State Street and South Mulford Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.75 SE Samuelson Corners, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported on the east side of Rockford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Rockford, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
3:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near State and Mulford Roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 SE Samuelson Corners, IL
0.88″ hail
Oct 2, 2006
8:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Rockford, 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 61108

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows tree branch downed into street in southeast side of Rockford. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Cherry Valley, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWNED ON STATE STREET NEAR PALM AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2021
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS TREE BRANCH SNAPPED AT THE TRUNK. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR AND NEARBY REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET IN DIAMETER SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE. TREE APPEARED AT LEAST SOMEWHAT ROTTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cherry Valley, IL
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2018
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BAXTER ROAD BETWEEN 11TH ST AND RYDBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE KNOCKED DOWN IN ROCKFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS CALLS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE CITY
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
58 mph
Jul 20, 2017
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2017
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 INCH DIAMTER WILLOW TREE BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. NEAR I-39 AND US 20.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2017
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 DIAMETER TREE LIMBS... POWER LINES ON 11TH STREET NEAR SANDY HOLLOW
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
81 mph
Jul 11, 2011
6:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds gusting 70 to 80 mph damaged power transformers and blew over a semi-truck.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rockford, IL
63 mph
Apr 5, 2010
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on the east side of Rockford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rockford, IL
58 mph
Jun 10, 2002
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 61108
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Rockford, 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 61108

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 61108 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,202
Households11,855
Housing units12,650
Income
Median household income$63,046
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,912
Attached single-family679
Small multifamily1,956
Large multifamily999
Mobile homes104
Housing mix
Single-family share70.5%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share23.4%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,793
Renter-occupied4,062
Vacant units795
Home value & age
Median home value$128,300
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1968
Older-home share70.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,744
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 61108 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 13 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 61108, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 61108?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 61108 is 2.50″. It was reported near Rockford, IL on May 2, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 61108 — 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 61108 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 61108 — 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 61108 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 61108 — 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 61108 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 61108 — 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 61108, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 61108, 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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