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Hail history for Galena, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galena on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 20, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Galena
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rice, Rodden, Galena 9 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Galena |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Galena by year
When hail season peaks near Galena
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Galena
May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Donatus (7 mi from Galena)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell in St. Donatus, IA around 530 pm CDT May 20.Jul 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Council Hill Station (6 mi from Galena)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell in Council Hill, IL around 649 pm July 24.Apr 17, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rice (7 mi from Galena)
Apr 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · St Donatus (7 mi from Galena)
Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ollie (3 mi from Galena)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galena
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | EF0 | Benton 10 mi from Galena |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Guilford 7 mi from Galena |
| Aug 16, 2017 | EF1 | Rodden 8 mi from Galena |
| Jul 27, 2011 | EF0 | Galena 4 mi from Galena |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF0 | Scales Mound 9 mi from Galena |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galena
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galena since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 21, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Galena 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Galena 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Hazel Green 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 96 mph, estimated | Massey, Menominee, Hazel Green 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Galena, Hazel Green 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Galena 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Galena, St Donatus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Galena 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Hazel Green 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Galena 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Galena; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Galena.
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