Hail history for Geneva, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneva since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Geneva
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 8, 2025
15 reports on 12 days since 1974 · #178 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Geneva
- 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 Geneva
The latest hail report in and around Geneva is from June 8, 2025, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Geneva logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #178 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Geneva accounts for 7% of the 226 reports filed in Kane County.
13% 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 1.24 NW Batavia.
Reports were up 167% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Geneva 0.6
- Kane County 7.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Geneva 8
- Kane County 71
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Geneva 13%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.24 NW Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.69 WNW Batavia | Kane | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 SE La Fox | Kane | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Geneva | Kane | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Kane | 11:25 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.24 NW Batavia | Kane | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.69 WNW Batavia | Kane | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 SE La Fox | Kane | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ESE Geneva | Kane | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Geneva | Kane | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 W Geneva | Kane | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.43 NNE Batavia | Kane | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Geneva | Kane | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Geneva | Kane | 06:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Geneva | Kane | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Geneva | Kane | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Geneva | Kane | 16:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Geneva
- Batavia 4 km · 29
- St. Charles 4 km · 10
- West Chicago 9 km · 12
- Aurora 14 km · 38
- Sugar Grove 15 km · 19
- Elgin 17 km · 38
- Carol Stream 17 km · 10
- Montgomery 18 km · 16
Questions about hail in Geneva
How often does it hail in Geneva, Illinois?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneva since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #178 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Geneva?
Most reports come in June, September, April. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Geneva?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 8, 2025 near 1.24 NW Batavia. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Geneva?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2025 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Geneva had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 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.