Hail history for Batavia, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batavia since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Batavia
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 8, 2025
29 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #54 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Batavia
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Batavia
The latest hail report in and around Batavia is from June 8, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Batavia logged 27 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #54 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Batavia accounts for 13% of the 226 reports filed in Kane County.
17% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 8, 2025 near 0.69 S Batavia.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2025, with 11 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Batavia 1.4
- Kane County 7.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Batavia 12
- Kane County 71
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Batavia 17%
- Kane County 7%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 11 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.30 inhen egg | 0.69 S Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.06 WSW Batavia | Kane | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.24 SW Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 28%
- 1–2 in 16 55%
- 2 in + 5 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Mooseheart | Kane | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.06 WSW Batavia | Kane | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.24 SW Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 SE Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | Batavia | Kane | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.30 inhen egg | 0.69 S Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 WSW Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.56 W Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.09 W Batavia | Kane | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Batavia | Kane | 12:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Batavia
- Geneva 4 km · 15
- St. Charles 8 km · 10
- West Chicago 9 km · 12
- Aurora 10 km · 38
- Sugar Grove 14 km · 19
- Montgomery 15 km · 16
- Naperville 17 km · 42
- Wheaton 17 km · 16
Questions about hail in Batavia
How often does it hail in Batavia, Illinois?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batavia since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Batavia?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Batavia?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 8, 2025 near 0.69 S Batavia. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Batavia?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Batavia had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was June 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.