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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rockford, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rockford, IL from June 28, 1960 through April 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 61101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
144
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rockford, IL · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rockford, IL

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Rockford Airport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rockford Airport, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rockford Airport, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Rockford, IL
2.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
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
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Rockford Airport, IL
2.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY ROCKFORD HAM NET
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL AROUND THE ROCKFORD AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
3:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
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
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2017
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT WITH PHOTO RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Rockford, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
3:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Rockford, IL
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
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 SE Wempleton, 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 Rockford, IL

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62 mph
Apr 19, 2026
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rockford ASOS KRFD gusted 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
5:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple downed wires around Rockford. Relayed via broadcast media... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, IL
60 mph
May 15, 2025
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rockford Airport ASOS KRFD recorded brief gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
62 mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KRFD Rockford Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
64 mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winnebago EM reports trees uprooted near US-20 and Main Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Rockford Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted around apartments near Sandy Hollow Road and Hampton Ridge Drive in Rockford... IL. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Rockford Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto roadway at Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures received of a large tree down on the side of a home. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Rockford, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a 5 to 6 inch diameter tree limb down near North Main Street and Auburn in Rockford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Rockford, IL
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 6 inch diameter branch downed on Brendenwood Road. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Rockford, IL
64 mph
Jun 26, 2023
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust of 56 kt; 64 mph... at KRFD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
59 mph
Nov 5, 2022
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROCKFORD AIRPORT REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 51 KTS (59 MPH).
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford Airport, IL
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF TREES DOWN IN A BACKYARD. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Rockford Airport, IL
80 mph
Apr 30, 2022
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BASED ON REVIEW OF DRONE FOOTAGE PROVIDED BY THE ROCKFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RADAR DATA FROM BOTH THE CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE NWS RADARS... IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A NARROW SWATH OF STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OF 70 TO 80 MPH OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 9TH STREET AND BROADWAY SOUTHEAST OF DOWNTOWN ROCKFORD. THESE WINDS CAUSED THE LOSS OF A ROOF TO A BUILDING SOUTH OF BROADWAY WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE WEST AND SOUTH-FACING WALLS. ROOFING MATERIAL FROM THIS BUILDING WAS BLOWN IN A NORTH AND NORTHEAST DIRECTION. SEVERAL POWER POLES AND TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG 9TH STREET... WITH ADDITIONAL MINOR ROOF DAMAGE NOTED IN THE VICINITY. THE DAMAGE ORIENTATION WAS CONSISTENT WITH A DIVERGENT AREA OF SOUTHERLY STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.THE NWS THANKS THE ROCKFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR HELP IN THE DAMAGE SURVEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE 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 Rockford, IL

2 reports
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY BRIEF TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 75 MPH AND PATH LENGTH OF 1.5 MILES TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PIERPONT AVE AND MONTAGUE ROAD AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST INTO THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF ROCKFORD. THE TORNADO ENDED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FERGUSON AND LOOMIS STREETS. ALL DAMAGE WAS TO TREES ALONG THE TORNADO PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Rockford, IL
F0 category
Apr 29, 1991
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Rockford, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Rockford, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population147,649
Households61,481
Housing units68,027
Income
Median household income$53,328
$100k+ households30.1%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached40,985
Attached single-family2,946
Small multifamily15,889
Large multifamily7,777
Mobile homes421
Housing mix
Single-family share60.3%
Attached-home share4.3%
Multifamily share34.8%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied33,093
Renter-occupied28,388
Vacant units6,546
Home value & age
Median home value$120,900
Owner homes $300k+6.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1962
Older-home share74.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars53,556
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 80 hail, 144 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Rockford, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rockford?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Rockford — 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 Rockford address?

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