Hail history for Genoa, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Genoa since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Genoa
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 4, 2012
10 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #244 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Genoa
- 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 Genoa
The latest hail report in and around Genoa is from May 15, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Genoa logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #244 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Genoa accounts for 7% of the 151 reports filed in Vernon County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Wisconsin town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 4, 2012 near 3.44 S Genoa.
The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Genoa 0.3
- Vernon County 4.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Genoa 5
- Vernon County 42
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Genoa 0%
- Vernon County 3%
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.44 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Genoa | Vernon | $18K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Genoa | Vernon | $25K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Genoa | Vernon | — | 23:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.45 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NW Genoa | Vernon | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Genoa | Vernon | — | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.44 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Genoa | Vernon | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Genoa | Vernon | — | 04:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Genoa | Vernon | $18K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Genoa | Vernon | $25K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Genoa | Vernon | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Genoa
- Stoddard 10 km · 13
- De Soto 16 km · 14
- Viroqua 27 km · 23
- Ferryville 27 km · 11
- La Crosse 28 km · 78
- St. Joseph 28 km · 10
- Westby 31 km · 13
- Onalaska 35 km · 32
Questions about hail in Genoa
How often does it hail in Genoa, Wisconsin?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Genoa since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #244 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Genoa?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Genoa?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 4, 2012 near 3.44 S Genoa. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Genoa?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Genoa had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 15, 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.