Hail History

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Hail history for Genoa, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 4, 2023
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Genoa on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Genoa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Sycamore
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Genoa		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Genoa by year

106107108209102111121314115162171819120211222232425126

When hail season peaks near Genoa

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and April (4).

Jan1Feb4Mar4AprMay1Jun4Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Genoa

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sycamore (8 mi from Genoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Peace Road and Route 23.

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampshire (9 mi from Genoa)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hart (0 mi from Genoa)

Mar 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Sycamore (8 mi from Genoa)

Mar 7, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Sycamore (7 mi from Genoa)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Genoa

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 12, 2023EF1Harmony
10 mi from Genoa		6.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Sycamore
9 mi from Genoa		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Kirkland
10 mi from Genoa		1.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 9, 2021EF1Burlington
6 mi from Genoa		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Coral
6 mi from Genoa		5.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF0New Lebanon
4 mi from Genoa		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF0Hampshire
6 mi from Genoa		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF1Belvidere
10 mi from Genoa		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Fairdale
10 mi from Genoa		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Irene
9 mi from Genoa		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Herbert
8 mi from Genoa		3.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Genoa

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Genoa since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHerbert
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedHampshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202676 mph, measuredRiley, Herbert
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedHampshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202564 mph, estimatedGenoa, Wilkinson
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202572 mph, measuredWilkinson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202563 mph, estimatedNew Lebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedHampshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedHampshire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202561 mph, measuredRiley
2 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 Genoa; 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 Genoa.

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