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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rockton, IL from April 11, 1965 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rockton, IL · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rockton, IL

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Rockton, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockton, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockton, IL
1.25″ hail
Nov 10, 2020
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF VINYL SIDING OF HOME DAMAGED BY WHAT APPEARS TO BE WIND DRIVEN HAIL. HAIL SIZE ESTIMATED. ESTIMATED WINDS OF 70 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rockton, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
4:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported in Rockton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .22 NW Rockton, IL
0.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2006
8:21 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Rockton, IL
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2005
3:02 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from the size of nickels to golfballs fell across far northeast Winnebago County.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockton, IL
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2004
7:01 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Shirland, IL
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2003
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockton, IL
1.00″ hail
May 21, 1987
2:25 AM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.10″ hail
Jul 19, 1986
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 1981
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 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 Rockton, IL

29 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
4:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple photos and reports of downed trees and power lines in and around Rockton including near MacTown Forest Preserve and Settlers Park. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
4:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed by broadcast media show large trees snapped in the vicinity of Williamson Parkway and S Blackhawk Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to trees and a structure observed along Owen Center Road southwest of Rockton. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports damage to a structure near Bates Road and Favor Road southeast of Harrison. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Shirland, IL
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage reported west of Rockton. Relayed via mping.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN IN THE BUCKNELL SUBDIVISION NEAR OLD RIVER ROAD AND NORTH MAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED NEAR SHIRLAND ROAD AND MOODY ROAD EAST OF SHIRLAND. TREE BLOCKING ROADWAY. TREE APPEARED TO BE DEAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Shirland, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS LARGE BRANCH DOWNED IN ROCKTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockton, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2021
5:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES AND A COUPLE OF TREES DOWNED ALONG YALE BRIDGE RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Shirland, IL
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINNEBAGO COUNTY EM REPORTS TREE DOWN BLOCKING LEGEND LAKES DRIVE NORTHEAST OF ROSCOE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rockton, IL
69 mph
Jun 17, 2014
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A garage collapsed due to severe winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rockton, IL
63 mph
May 12, 2014
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy tree branches 6 to 8 inches in diameter and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Roscoe Road and Route 2.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SSW Rockton Wgn Wheel Ar, IL
69 mph
May 19, 2013
8:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Eight inch diameter tree limbs were blown down on Route 75, one mile east of Meridian Road. An estimated 25 to 30 inch diameter tree was blown down on Route 75, 1.5 miles east of Meridian Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ESE Harrison, IL
58 mph
May 19, 2013
7:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down and utility poles were leaning over. Shredded tree branches were reported near Hononegah Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 ESE Rockton, IL
58 mph
Aug 20, 2011
7:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rockton, 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 Rockton, IL

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph... path length of 11.2 miles... and maximum width of 350 yards damaged trees and buildings including within the town of Roscoe... IL. This tornado crossed paths with a tornado that occurred just a few hours beforehand.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Shirland, IL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple photos and videos shared via social media show tornado on the ground between Harrison and Rockton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Shirland, IL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter reports tornado on the ground just southeast of Harrison.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Shirland, IL
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed than a high-end EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph... path length of 3.74 miles... and maximum width of 125 yards damaged trees and several structures in rural Winnebago County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Shirland, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
5:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Rockton near the bend in the Rock River and continued southeast, and lifted northwest of Roscoe. A gas station near 151 and Elevator Road had damage to glass and a wall. No other damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Rockton, IL
F0 category
May 30, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Rockton, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado dissipated near the Sugar River just north of the state line in Rock County, Wisconsin. The parent thunderstorm produced another brief tornado in far northern Winnebago county. A spotter observed the tornado north of Shirland but there was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Shirland, 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

Rockton, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,238
Households2,996
Housing units3,054
Income
Median household income$109,333
$100k+ households48.1%
$150k+ households29.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,313
Attached single-family290
Small multifamily279
Large multifamily172
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share9.5%
Multifamily share14.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,417
Renter-occupied579
Vacant units58
Home value & age
Median home value$222,100
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1996
Older-home share24.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,972
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 29 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Rockton, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rockton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rockton, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Rockton, IL on May 19, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rockton — 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 Rockton address?

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