Hail history for Rockford, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockford since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rockford
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 2, 2018
114 reports on 72 days since 1960 · #1 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Rockford
- 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 Rockford
The latest hail report in and around Rockford is from April 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rockford logged 74 reports on 35 hail days, about 3.7 reports a year. That is 7.4 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #1 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rockford accounts for 53% of the 217 reports filed in Winnebago County.
6% 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 May 2, 2018 near 1 S Rockford.
Reports were down 49% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (49). The busiest year was 2008, with 11 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rockford 3.7
- Winnebago County 7.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rockford 35
- Winnebago County 67
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rockford 6%
- Winnebago County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 S Rockford | Winnebago | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Winnebago | 07:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 1990 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Winnebago | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Loves Park | Winnebago | 02:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SE Winnebago | Winnebago | 18:16 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 38 33%
- 1–2 in 69 61%
- 2 in + 7 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.35 SSE Wempleton | Winnebago | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Cherry Valley | Winnebago | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.68 ESE Loves Park | Winnebago | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Rockford | Winnebago | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | (Rfd) Rockford Airport | Winnebago | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.61 SE Harlem | Winnebago | 02:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.9 ESE Loves Park | Winnebago | 02:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Loves Park | Winnebago | 02:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.47 SE Loves Park | Winnebago | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S (Rfd) Rockford Airport | Winnebago | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W (Rfd) Rockford Airport | Winnebago | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 ESE Samuelson Corners | Winnebago | 13:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rockford
- Machesney Park 12 km · 13
- Belvidere 14 km · 35
- Winnebago 14 km · 13
- Roscoe 19 km · 11
- Poplar Grove 21 km · 11
- Rockton 21 km · 10
- Pecatonica 25 km · 12
- Oregon 35 km · 13
Questions about hail in Rockford
How often does it hail in Rockford, Illinois?
114 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockford since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.7 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rockford?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rockford?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 2, 2018 near 1 S Rockford. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rockford?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 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 Rockford had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.