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Hail history for Wisconsin Dells, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 14, 2026
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles47

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wisconsin Dells on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Wisconsin Dells

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261 in
quarter		Wisconsin Dells
1 hail report · closest near the center of Wisconsin Dells		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 20260.88 in
nickel		Briggsville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wisconsin Dells		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20263 in
tea cup		Lyndon Station, Plainville
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Wisconsin Dells		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 20251 in
quarter		Lyndon Station, Briggsville
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Wisconsin Dells		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Grand Marsh
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Wisconsin Dells		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lake Delton, Baraboo Bell Airport, Lyndon Station
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wisconsin Dells		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 Wisconsin Dells by year

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When hail season peaks near Wisconsin Dells

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and April (5).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr3May4Jun7Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wisconsin Dells

Apr 14, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lyndon Station (4 mi from Wisconsin Dells)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 3 inch diameter hail 5 miles southeast of Lyndon Station.

Jul 1, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wisconsin Dells (2 mi from Wisconsin Dells)

May 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Briggsville (10 mi from Wisconsin Dells)

May 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Delton (1 mi from Wisconsin Dells)

Jun 7, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lyndon Station (7 mi from Wisconsin Dells)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wisconsin Dells

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 7, 2008EF0Big Spg
9 mi from Wisconsin Dells		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF1Briggsville
9 mi from Wisconsin Dells		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2006F1Wisconsin Dells
4 mi from Wisconsin Dells		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 6, 2006F0Lake Delton
9 mi from Wisconsin Dells		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wisconsin Dells

47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wisconsin Dells since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 13, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202663 mph, measuredLake Delton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedBig Spring
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedLewiston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202558 mph, estimatedPlainville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202558 mph, estimatedLewiston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202458 mph, estimatedLake Delton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202467 mph, measuredBaraboo Bell Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202370 mph, estimatedPlainville, Wisconsin Dells
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202370 mph, estimatedWisconsin Dells
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202263 mph, estimatedLyndon Station
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 Wisconsin Dells; 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 Wisconsin Dells.

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