Hail history for Rockford, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockford since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rockford
- Last hail
- May 15, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 12, 2014
11 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #425 of 483 Iowa 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 May 15, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rockford logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #425 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rockford accounts for 7% of the 165 reports filed in Floyd County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 12, 2014 near 1.47 SSW Rockford.
The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rockford 0.3
- Floyd County 4.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rockford 7
- Floyd County 43
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rockford 0%
- Floyd County 9%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Rockford | Floyd | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.22 NE Rockford | Floyd | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Floyd | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Rockford | Floyd | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.01 W Rockford | Floyd | 17:30 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 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 W Rockford | Floyd | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.22 NE Rockford | Floyd | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Rockford | Floyd | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Rockford | Floyd | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Rockford | Floyd | — | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.01 W Rockford | Floyd | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockford | Floyd | $700 | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Rockford | Floyd | — | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Rockford | Floyd | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockford | Floyd | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Floyd | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rockford
- Rudd 9 km · 10
- Nora Springs 11 km · 13
- Marble Rock 12 km · 28
- Floyd 19 km · 10
- Greene 21 km · 12
- Rockwell 21 km · 12
- Charles City 22 km · 62
- Mason City 23 km · 71
Questions about hail in Rockford
How often does it hail in Rockford, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockford since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #425 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rockford?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rockford?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 12, 2014 near 1.47 SSW Rockford. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rockford?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2017 (0.88 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?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockford since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 15, 2017.
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.