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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rock Falls, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rock Falls, IL from September 1, 1961 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rock Falls, IL · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rock Falls, IL

13 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Whiteside County A, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rock Falls, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2017
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Rock Falls, IL
1.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Rock Falls, IL
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
3:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Rock Falls, IL at 442 pm CDT May 22.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell 2 miles south of Rock Falls, IL at 900 pm July 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Sterling Arpt, IL
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2008
10:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public estimated hail the size of nickels near Rock Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, IL
1.00″ hail
Oct 2, 2006
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size hail mixed with smaller sizes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Rock Falls, IL
0.88″ hail
Sep 22, 2006
3:02 PM CST
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported hail up to nickel size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Rock Falls, IL
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2003
10:40 AM CST
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small tree limbs down in estimated 43 knot (50 mph) winds
NWS Hail Report Location: Rock Falls, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At Oppold Marina Park
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Rock Falls, IL
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2000
11:27 AM CST
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rock Falls, IL
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 1972
2:12 PM CST
Hail report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 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 Rock Falls, IL

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71 mph
Aug 12, 2026
1:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Person Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Falls, IL
59 mph
May 4, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteside County Airpor, IL
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
8:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch broken off as well as a flag pole knocked over. Time estimated by radar and time of report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Whiteside County, IL
UNK mph
Nov 5, 2022
2:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Falls, IL
59 mph
Apr 30, 2022
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteside County Airpor, IL
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2022
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. TREES DOWN ALONG DIXON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whiteside County, IL
75 mph
Mar 6, 2022
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteside County Airpor, IL
59 mph
Nov 10, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Whiteside County, IL
60 mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Whiteside County Ai, IL
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN ONTO HOME ON 6TH AVE. RELAYED BY KWQC. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Falls, IL
60 mph
Mar 8, 2017
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. FROM AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteside County Airpor, IL
70 mph
Jun 22, 2015
6:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wind gust was reported near Route 40 and Highway 30 intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, IL
64 mph
Aug 25, 2014
1:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down several tree limbs in Rock Falls, IL around 235 pm CDT August 25. Power outages were also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, IL
79 mph
Nov 17, 2013
12:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Sterling Airport measured a 69kt wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, IL
60 mph
Jun 24, 2013
3:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department reported a large tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls, IL

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2015
7:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with peak winds estimated at 80 mph touched down 4 miles south of Rock Falls. It traveled about 0.55 miles in open country. According to spotter account and video, it was on the ground for about 1 minute 20 seconds. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 SSW Sterling Arpt, IL
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2015
6:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large supercell thunderstorm produced significant wind damage as well as two tornadoes in eastern Whiteside counties. This EF1 tornado caused damage to trees, with winds of estimated 105 mph, rated on hardwood tree trunks snapped. This tornado continued in a short path into Lee County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 SE Yeoward Addition, IL
F1 category
Sep 1, 1961
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock Falls, IL
Whiteside County · 20,984 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 · City

Rock Falls, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,683
Households3,913
Housing units4,471
Income
Median household income$48,733
$100k+ households28.8%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,368
Attached single-family66
Small multifamily704
Large multifamily271
Mobile homes62
Housing mix
Single-family share75.3%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,568
Renter-occupied1,345
Vacant units558
Home value & age
Median home value$82,400
Owner homes $300k+1.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share85.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,562
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 38 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Rock Falls, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rock Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rock Falls, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Rock Falls, IL on February 28, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rock Falls — 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 Rock Falls address?

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