Hail History

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Hail history for Pleasant Prairie, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2025
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles106

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pleasant Prairie on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Pleasant Prairie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Kenosha
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pleasant Prairie		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Winthrop Harbor, Downtown Kenosha, South Kenosha
8 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pleasant Prairie		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Pleasant Prairie by year

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When hail season peaks near Pleasant Prairie

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (4).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr2May4Jun3Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pleasant Prairie

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (8 mi from Pleasant Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter were received.

Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (6 mi from Pleasant Prairie)

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (8 mi from Pleasant Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.

Jul 27, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pleasant Prairie (3 mi from Pleasant Prairie)

Jun 19, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Pleasant Prairie (1 mi from Pleasant Prairie)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pleasant Prairie

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Somers
5 mi from Pleasant Prairie		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF1Somers
7 mi from Pleasant Prairie		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Somers
8 mi from Pleasant Prairie		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Sturtevant
8 mi from Pleasant Prairie		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF0Kenosha Airport
4 mi from Pleasant Prairie		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF1Somers
6 mi from Pleasant Prairie		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pleasant Prairie

106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pleasant Prairie since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202682 mph, measuredBeach Park, Waukegan, Antioch
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202658 mph, measuredPleasant Prairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedAntioch, Kenosha Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202666 mph, measuredWinthrop Harbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202690 mph, estimatedDowntown Kenosha, Antioch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202559 mph, measuredKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedParis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202463 mph, measuredWaukegan Airport, Antioch, Loon Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202358 mph, estimatedAntioch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Pleasant Prairie; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Pleasant Prairie.

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