HailEvidence → Rockford, IL → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Rockford, IL on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Rockford, IL on April 15, 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 Rockford on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Rockford city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:27 UTC | 4 ENE Winnebago, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:20 UTC | Winnebago, Winnebago | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:30 UTC | 4 NE Byron, Ogle | SPC · preliminary |
6.1 mi, hail: “reported at WIFR. (LOT)”
9.1 mi, hail: “(LOT)”
9.7 mi, wind: “Tree downed. (LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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