Hail history for The Galena Territory, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Galena Territory since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · The Galena Territory
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 17, 2026
12 reports on 6 days since 1965 · #266 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · The Galena Territory
- 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 The Galena Territory
The latest hail report in and around The Galena Territory is from April 17, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, The Galena Territory logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #266 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. The Galena Territory accounts for 11% of the 113 reports filed in Jo Daviess County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 17, 2026 near 1.68 ENE Rodden.
The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (58% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- The Galena Territory 0.3
- Jo Daviess County 3.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- The Galena Territory 4
- Jo Daviess County 36
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- The Galena Territory 0%
- Jo Daviess County 4%
- 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 ENE Rodden | Jo Daviess | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NNW Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.91 SE Galena | Jo Daviess | 13:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 ENE Rodden | Jo Daviess | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Guilford | Jo Daviess | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NNW Rodden | Jo Daviess | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.91 SE Galena | Jo Daviess | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Guilford | Jo Daviess | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Guilford | Jo Daviess | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.24 SE Galena | Jo Daviess | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.29 NE Aiken | Jo Daviess | 07:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Galena | Jo Daviess | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1965 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Jo Daviess | 01:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near The Galena Territory
Questions about hail in The Galena Territory
How often does it hail in The Galena Territory, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Galena Territory since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #266 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in The Galena Territory?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in The Galena Territory?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 17, 2026 near 1.68 ENE Rodden. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in The Galena Territory?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has The Galena Territory had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2026.
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.