HailEvidence → Rochelle, IL → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in Rochelle, IL on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Rochelle, IL on April 2, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Rochelle on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the Rochelle city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:04 UTC | 2 W Lindenwood, Ogle | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:46 UTC | 3 S Davis Junction, Ogle | SPC · preliminary |
9 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail ongoing at E Lindenwood Rd and IL-251. Has been nearly continuous for several minutes. (LOT)”
9.8 mi, wind: “Grain elevator down on train tracks. Trees and power lines also down in the area. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Rochelle hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12