Hail History

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Hail history for Geneseo, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 27, 2024
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Geneseo on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 27, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Geneseo

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20261 in
quarter		Joslin
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Geneseo		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20260.88 in
nickel		Cambridge
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Geneseo		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Geneseo by year

3061072080910111121314115116417181191202112242332425226

When hail season peaks near Geneseo

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and March (7).

Jan2Feb7Mar7Apr2May3Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Geneseo

Jul 13, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneseo (1 mi from Geneseo)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the diameter of golf balls was observed near Geneseo. This was a delayed report.

Apr 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneseo (0 mi from Geneseo)

Aug 17, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneseo (1 mi from Geneseo)

Feb 27, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneseo (1 mi from Geneseo)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Mannon (7 mi from Geneseo)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Geneseo

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 9, 2026EF?Atkinson
7 mi from Geneseo
Jul 10, 2026EF?Osco
9 mi from Geneseo
Apr 17, 2026EF1Hooppole
10 mi from Geneseo		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF?Morristown
9 mi from Geneseo		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF0Green River
6 mi from Geneseo		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Morristown
5 mi from Geneseo		7.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Atkinson
10 mi from Geneseo		2.8 mi long, 425 yd wide
Apr 4, 2023EF2Geneseo
2 mi from Geneseo		2.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Morristown
4 mi from Geneseo		3.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Atkinson
5 mi from Geneseo		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Atkinson
8 mi from Geneseo		8.3 mi long, 440 yd wide
Aug 25, 2021EF?Geneseo
4 mi from Geneseo		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Geneseo

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Geneseo since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 10, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedOsborn
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202650 mph, estimatedCambridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202658 mph, measuredGeneseo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202678 mph, measuredAtkinson, Shady Beach, Cleveland
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202666 mph, measuredGreen River
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202564 mph, estimatedGeneseo, Green River
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202575 mph, estimatedGerman Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202570 mph, estimatedShady Beach, Joslin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202570 mph, estimatedGeneseo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedJoslin, Geneseo, Atkinson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Geneseo; 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 Geneseo.

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