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Hail history for Columbia County, WI
86 hail reports in Columbia County since 2006 on 50 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 19, 2023.
Cities in Columbia County
- Portage
26 hail days - Columbus
15 hail days - Lake Wisconsin
24 hail days - Lodi
26 hail days - Wisconsin Dells
22 hail days
Recent hail in Columbia County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wisconsin Dells 1 hail report |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Portage 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Columbia County by year
When hail season peaks in Columbia County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Columbia County
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Columbia County since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 28, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Portage, Lake Wisconsin 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Arlington, Poynette 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Portage, Lodi, Columbus 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston, Portage, Pardeeville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Poynette, Lewiston 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Okee, Columbus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wisconsin Dells, Okee, Arlington 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Wisconsin Dells 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Okee 1 wind report |
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 Columbia County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).