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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Geneseo, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Geneseo, IL from May 28, 1962 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Geneseo, IL · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Geneseo, IL

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Extensive quarter sized hail had virtually stopped traffic along I-80 west of Geneseo. estimated around MM15 around 3 pm. Time based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Morristown, IL
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio relay from a spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geneseo, IL
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Geneseo, IL
1.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Geneseo, IL
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2023
11:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Geneseo, IL
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
11:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Geneseo, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geneseo, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED A VIEWER PHOTO OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geneseo, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Spring Hill, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Geneseo, IL
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the diameter of golf balls was observed near Geneseo. This was a delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Geneseo, IL
1.50″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the diameter of ping pong balls was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Geneseo, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
8:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 3 miles east southeast of Osborn, IL from about 903 pm to 910 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 SSW Shady Beach, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2006
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: from co-op observer; pea to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Geneseo, IL
0.88″ hail
Mar 11, 2006
5:42 PM CST
Hail report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Geneseo, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Geneseo, IL

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of two large oak tree branches were broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple powerlines down off of East Wolf Road. Tornado possible. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Geneseo, IL
66 mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Osborn, IL
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Stewart and Wells Streets.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2025
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over train tracks. Probable tornado damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Osborn, IL
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
62 mph
Jul 15, 2024
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at Bob Reade Field on the north side of Geneseo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree branch down by Hammond-Henry Hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2023
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WQAD METEOROLOGIST ANDREW STUTZKE PROVIDED PICTURES AND DRONE VIDEO OF UPROOTED PINE TREES AT THIS LOCATION. DAMAGE WAS ALL STRAIGHT AND LINED UP PERFECTLY WITH GUST FRONT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWN (3 TO 4 INCH) AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Geneseo, IL
60 mph
Nov 10, 2020
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA...TWO LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN THEIR YARD. TIME ESTIMATED USING RADAR AND DURATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Geneseo, IL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED IN BACK YARD. AROUND 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Geneseo, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Geneseo, IL

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 24, 2025
1:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornadic debris signature was seen on the KDVN Doppler Radar up to 2...900 ft. Corn stubble and leaves were found along the beginning of the path. As the tornado approached the Hennepin Canal... tree damage was found with snapped hardwood trees and other branches. Additional branches were found just southwest of Shady Beach.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Morristown, IL
UNK category
Apr 24, 2025
1:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused damage to trees. EF0 with 80 MPH max winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Osborn, IL
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
3:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LOCALIZED RFD SURGE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF A BROADER HP SUPERCELL RFD CAUSED A TORNADO TO FORM. THE EF2 TORNADO WITH 115 MPH WINDS BEGUN JUST EAST OF GENESEO AT 10:15 AM. THE PATH HAD SPORADIC DAMAGE AND BASED ON EYE-WITNESS REPORTS IT WAS A MULTIPLE VORTEX TORNADO. DIFFERENT SUCTION VORTICES CAUSED DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDINGS... TREES... SILOS AND HOUSES ALONG ITS 2.8 MILE LONG PATH. MANY TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. MOST HOUSES HAD UPLIFT OF SHINGLES. TOWARDS THE END OF THE PATH... THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED JUST BEFORE IT OCCLUDED. EF2 DAMAGE WAS FOUND HERE AS A POWER POLE WAS SNAPPED... 4 FARM OUTBUILDINGS WERE DESTROYED AND THE ROOF ON THE HOUSE WAS LIFTED THEN PUT BACK DOWN ON THE HOUSE. MANY THANKS TO HENRY COUNTY OEM FOR HELPING WITH THE SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Geneseo, IL
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STATE POLICE SIGHTED MOVING EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Geneseo, IL
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ESTIMATED PEAK WIND OF 135 MPH... WITH PATH LENGTH OF 3.6 MILES AND WIDTH AROUND 300 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Morristown, IL
UNK category
Aug 25, 2021
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 ENE MORRISTOWN. SHERIFF SERGEANT REPORTED A TOUCHDOWN OF A LANDSPOUT WITH DAMAGE TO CROPS. EM REPORTED A SMALL AREA WITH CROPS DAMAGED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD. EF-UNKNOWN IS THE RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Morristown, IL
EF1 category
Nov 11, 2015
6:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team reported an EF-1 tornado with a path length of 4.23 miles and a maximum path width of 50 yards. The estimated maximum peak winds are 110 mph. Several damaged trees along the path. One large machine shed destroyed and a house partially un-roofed when it porch was torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.55 SE Shady Beach, IL
F0 category
May 18, 2000
2:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Geneseo, IL
F2 category
May 28, 1962
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Geneseo, IL
Henry County · 19,389 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Geneseo, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,577
Households2,982
Housing units3,223
Income
Median household income$65,226
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,424
Attached single-family95
Small multifamily517
Large multifamily171
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share75.2%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share21.4%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,162
Renter-occupied820
Vacant units241
Home value & age
Median home value$196,400
Owner homes $300k+14.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1962
Older-home share70.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,657
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Geneseo have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 50 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Geneseo, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Geneseo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Geneseo, IL is 1.75″. It was reported near Geneseo, IL on February 27, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Geneseo — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Geneseo and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Geneseo — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Geneseo address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Geneseo — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Geneseo address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Geneseo — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Geneseo, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Geneseo, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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