Hail history for Rochelle, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochelle since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rochelle
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Sep 21, 1973
14 reports on 12 days since 1970 · #209 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Rochelle
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Rochelle
The latest hail report in and around Rochelle is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rochelle logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #209 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rochelle accounts for 13% of the 105 reports filed in Ogle County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on September 21, 1973.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rochelle 0.2
- Ogle County 3.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rochelle 4
- Ogle County 39
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rochelle 7%
- Ogle County 4%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1973 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Ogle | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Woodland Acres | Ogle | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Rochelle | Ogle | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Ogle | 11:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Ogle | 11:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Woodland Acres | Ogle | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Woodland Acres | Ogle | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Rochelle | Ogle | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Rochelle | Ogle | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Rochelle | Ogle | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Rochelle | Ogle | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Steward | Lee | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Flagg Center | Ogle | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Rochelle | Ogle | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Ogle | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Ogle | 11:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Ogle | 11:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rochelle
Questions about hail in Rochelle
How often does it hail in Rochelle, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochelle since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #209 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rochelle?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rochelle?
3.00 in (teacup size) on September 21, 1973. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rochelle?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rochelle had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.