Hail History

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Hail history for Geneva, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 8, 2025
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles354

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Geneva on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Geneva

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Naperville
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Geneva		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Carol Stream
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Geneva		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Cloverdale, Youngsdale
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Geneva		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		St Charles, West Chicago, Aurora
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Geneva		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Aurora
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Geneva		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Batavia, La Fox, Mooseheart
15 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Geneva		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 Geneva by year

606107408509210211412313314215216417418319120121222223124125526

When hail season peaks near Geneva

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (10).

Jan2Feb4Mar11Apr10May9Jun8Jul8Aug3Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Geneva

Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Aurora (9 mi from Geneva)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported at West Aurora High School.

Jun 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Batavia (3 mi from Geneva)

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kaneville (9 mi from Geneva)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1.50 inches to 2.00 inches was reported across portions of Sugar Grove. There were reports of broken house windows.

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Batavia (3 mi from Geneva)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Main Street and Randall Road.

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kaneville (10 mi from Geneva)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Interstate 88 and Route 47.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Geneva

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Munger
7 mi from Geneva		2.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Hanover Park
10 mi from Geneva		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Geneva
3 mi from Geneva		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Elburn
9 mi from Geneva		2.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0West Chicago
6 mi from Geneva		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Geneva
2 mi from Geneva		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 14, 2023EF0Warrenhurst
7 mi from Geneva		8.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Bowes
9 mi from Geneva		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF0Carol Stream
9 mi from Geneva		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Spaulding
9 mi from Geneva		1.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Batavia
3 mi from Geneva		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0St Charles
2 mi from Geneva		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Geneva

354 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Geneva since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202689 mph, measuredBatavia, Warrenville, Lily Lake
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBartlett, Carol Stream, Winfield
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202654 mph, measuredBatavia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredNorth Aurora, Batavia, Aurora
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedSt. Charles, Aurora
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedBartlett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedPrestbury, Campton Hills, Warrenville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedAurora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedLa Fox
1 wind report		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 Geneva; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Geneva.

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