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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Winnebago, IL from July 26, 1967 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Winnebago, IL · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Winnebago, IL

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: reported at WIFR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Winnebago, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Winnebago, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 IN HAIL SOUTHEAST OF WINNEBAGO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Winnebago, IL
3.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DAMAGE TO SIDING AND CARS FROM HAIL. LARGEST WERE APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF WINNEBAGO
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
8:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2017
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. HAIL FELL AT WREX.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED TO 70 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2017
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. HAIL FELL AT WREX.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winnebago, IL
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2012
4:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.92 NNW West End, IL
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
9:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported at WREX-TV studios.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.91 NNW West End, IL
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported at WREX studio just north of Winnebago.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.91 NNW West End, IL
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 1988
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Winnebago, 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 Winnebago, IL

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62 mph
Jun 11, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Medium to large tree branches downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small portion of metal roof paneling peeled off of farm outbuilding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Seward, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Seward. Several tree branches downed along Murphy Road west of Conger Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Seward, IL
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Possible tornado. Numerous trees damaged along Murphy Road... west of S Conger Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Seward, IL
62 mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Winnebago, IL
59 mph
Mar 15, 2025
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WTVO/WQRF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of numerous trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees and power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees downed on meridian road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Winnebago. Report of a gas station canopy collapse on at the Mobile gas station at US 20 and Meridian road in Rockford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures received of numerous trees and power lines down in the Parker Wood Subdivision. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Winnebago. Mobil gas station canopy collapsed at US 20 and Meridian Road on the far west side of Rockford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Winnebago, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limb down at WIFR in Rockford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Winnebago, IL
60 mph
Jun 26, 2023
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 to 65 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Winnebago, 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 Winnebago, IL

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Winnebago, IL
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
5:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Winnebago, IL
Winnebago County · 87,192 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of a tornado that started in Ogle County and crossed into Winnebago County on East Montague Road near South Conger Road. The path was nearly continuous briefly lifting near Kelly Road east of just Alworth Road, then continuing again into the west side of Machesney Park past the Kennedy Middle School which had part of its roof blown off. A persistent path of damage was observed until the end of the tornado���s life when damage became sporadic. Several damage indicators indicating a persistent EF1 rating were observed throughout the tornado���s path. There were numerous softwood trees snapped or uprooted, some up to 24-30 inches in diameter. A few hardwood trees up to 18 inches in diameter were also snapped. Many tree limbs were also downed. Structural damage included several collapsed outbuildings, damaged siding and fascia to homes, and shingles blown off roofs. Debris in numerous locations was deposited downstream from its origin, sometimes up to 400 yards. All of the damage suggested winds from 90-110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 SE Seward, IL
F0 category
Sep 28, 1986
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Winnebago, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Winnebago, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,896
Households1,181
Housing units1,238
Income
Median household income$82,813
$100k+ households44.4%
$150k+ households20.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,076
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily102
Large multifamily50
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share86.9%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share12.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,014
Renter-occupied167
Vacant units57
Home value & age
Median home value$180,300
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1985
Older-home share44.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,140
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 41 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Winnebago, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Winnebago?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Winnebago, IL is 3.00″. It was reported near Winnebago, IL on April 8, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Winnebago — 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 Winnebago address?

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