Hail history for Geneva, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneva since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Geneva
- Last hail
- Sep 12, 2026
- 0.80 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 16, 2017
44 reports on 34 days since 1956 · #56 of 469 Nebraska 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 September 12, 2026, 0.80 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Geneva logged 22 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 83% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #56 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Geneva accounts for 20% of the 220 reports filed in Fillmore County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 9% for the median Nebraska town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 16, 2017 near 2 NE Geneva.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2001, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (48% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Geneva 1.1
- Fillmore County 5.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Geneva 18
- Fillmore County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Geneva 7%
- Fillmore County 7%
- Median Nebraska town on this site 9%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.80 in | View |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NE Geneva | Fillmore | $100K | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1962 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Fillmore | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Fillmore | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.1 W Geneva | Fillmore | $50K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Geneva | Fillmore | $75K | 17:15 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 17 39%
- 1–2 in 24 55%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.80 inpenny | Geneva | Fillmore | — | 14:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.72 WSW Geneva | Fillmore | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.05 W Geneva | Fillmore | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.47 NW Geneva | Fillmore | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Geneva | Fillmore | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Geneva | Fillmore | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Geneva | Fillmore | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NE Geneva | Fillmore | $100K | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.15 W Geneva | Fillmore | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.1 W Geneva | Fillmore | $50K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Geneva | Fillmore | — | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Geneva | Fillmore | $75K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Geneva
Questions about hail in Geneva
How often does it hail in Geneva, Nebraska?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geneva since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Geneva?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Geneva?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 16, 2017 near 2 NE Geneva. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Geneva?
The most recent report in this data is from September 12, 2026 (0.80 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?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was September 12, 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.