Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Wazeecha, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20065.5 inJun 7, 2007
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles41

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Wazeecha on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Jun 7, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Lake Wazeecha

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Rudolph
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lake Wazeecha		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 20261 in
quarter		Whiting
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lake Wazeecha		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Biron, Kellner, Wisconsin Rapids
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lake Wazeecha		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Kellner
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lake Wazeecha		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 28, 20251 in
quarter		Whiting
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lake Wazeecha		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 Lake Wazeecha by year

406307308091031111213414215116217181942012112223124325226

When hail season peaks near Lake Wazeecha

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (7).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr10May6Jun6Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Wazeecha

Jun 7, 2007 · 5.5 in · Port Edwards (5 mi from Lake Wazeecha)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced baseball and softball size hail in Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids. A 5.5 inch diameter hailstone that fell at Port Edwards was the second largest hailstone ever measured in Wisconsin. (The record largest hailstone in Wisconsin is 5.7 inches in diameter, which fell in Wausau on May 22, 1921.) Approximately 6,000 house and business roofs sustained at least minor damage. Over 500 vehicles were also damaged. Nine schools in the area sustained damage of $6.9 million alone. Total property damage was estimated at $45 million.

Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Rudolph (9 mi from Lake Wazeecha)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorms dropped three-inch diameter hail as it passed through Rudloph. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jul 27, 2014 · 2.25 in · Wisconsin Rapids (3 mi from Lake Wazeecha)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter as it passed through Wisconsin Rapids. Hail covered the ground and damaged at least 10 vehicles, denting them and breaking windshields.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander Southwd Airport (1 mi from Lake Wazeecha)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell east of Wisconsin Rapids.

May 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander Southwd Airport (3 mi from Lake Wazeecha)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Wazeecha

DateRatingWherePath
May 22, 2011EF1Kellner
6 mi from Lake Wazeecha		19.1 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jun 7, 2007EF0Wisc Rpds South Co Airport
6 mi from Lake Wazeecha		0.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Wazeecha

41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Wazeecha since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 23, 202570 mph, estimatedAlexander Southwd Airport, Nekoosa
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202460 mph, estimatedKellner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202463 mph, measuredAlexander Southwd Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202359 mph, measuredWhiting
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202169 mph, measuredWisconsin Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202159 mph, measuredWisconsin Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202160 mph, estimatedRudolph
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202059 mph, measuredAlexander Southwd Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202061 mph, measuredWisconsin Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201975 mph, estimatedWhiting, Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards
3 wind reports		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 Lake Wazeecha; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lake Wazeecha.

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