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Rockford weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Rockford as part of Winnebago County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Rockford

87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rockford since 1950, killing 28 people and injuring 516. The most recent was on June 3, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 42EF042EF1: 34EF134EF2: 6EF26EF3: 1EF31EF4: 2EF42EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Rockford

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 21, 1967F4Boone County25.5 mi1,200 yd24450
April 9, 2015EF4Lee County30.1 mi700 yd211
January 7, 2008EF3Boone County13.1 mi100 yd05
October 8, 1958F2Stephenson County81 mi10 yd10
November 22, 2010EF2Winnebago County18.1 mi200 yd06

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 3, 2025EF0Boone County0.3 mi75 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0Ogle County2.2 mi150 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0Winnebago County0.2 mi25 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0Winnebago County1.2 mi100 yd00
July 15, 2024EF0Ogle County1.7 mi150 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Winnebago County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory148September 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning118August 21, 2026
Flood Warning104June 12, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory100September 10, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory90March 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch69August 21, 2026
Wind Advisory62June 17, 2026
Flood Watch46September 19, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory36January 26, 2026
Frost Advisory30May 7, 2026

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