Hail history for Geneseo, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneseo since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Geneseo
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 15, 2021
45 reports on 31 days since 1956 · #134 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Geneseo
- 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 Geneseo
The latest hail report in and around Geneseo is from June 13, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Geneseo logged 28 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #134 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Geneseo accounts for 14% of the 328 reports filed in Rice County.
11% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on August 15, 2021 near 0.54 W Geneseo.
Reports were up 111% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2021, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (51% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Geneseo 1.4
- Rice County 7.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Geneseo 18
- Rice County 69
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Geneseo 11%
- Rice County 9%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 SW Geneseo | Rice | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9.59 ESE Lorraine | Ellsworth | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Geneseo | Rice | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 18:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 31%
- 1–2 in 26 58%
- 2 in + 5 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 9.31 ESE Lorraine | Ellsworth | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9.59 ESE Lorraine | Ellsworth | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 10:06 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.08 W Geneseo | Rice | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Geneseo | Rice | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.81 ESE Lorraine | Ellsworth | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 SW Geneseo | Rice | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.08 W Geneseo | Rice | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Geneseo | Rice | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Geneseo | Rice | 18:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Geneseo
Questions about hail in Geneseo
How often does it hail in Geneseo, Kansas?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneseo since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #134 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Geneseo?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 51% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Geneseo?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 15, 2021 near 0.54 W Geneseo. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Geneseo?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Geneseo had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 13, 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.