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Hail history for Saint Francis, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Francis on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Saint Francis
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Greenfield, Mitchell Apt 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Saint Francis |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hales Corners 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint Francis |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | St Martins 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint Francis |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rawson, Greendale, Oak Creek 6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Saint Francis |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Milwaukee County Zoo, Downtown Milwaukee 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Saint Francis |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint Francis by year
When hail season peaks near Saint Francis
Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Saint Francis
Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · St Martins (10 mi from Saint Francis)
May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (8 mi from Saint Francis)
National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.May 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rawson (8 mi from Saint Francis)
Nov 17, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Milwaukee (4 mi from Saint Francis)
May 7, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oak Creek (6 mi from Saint Francis)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Francis
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2022 | EF0 | Milwaukee County Zoo 9 mi from Saint Francis |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Francis
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Francis since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Nov 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | damage reported | West Milwaukee 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Cudahy 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Caddy Vista 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Allis, West Milwaukee 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Mitchell Apt 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Mitchell Apt 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cudahy 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Downtown Milwaukee 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Milwaukee Bradford Beach, Oak Creek 2 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Milwaukee South Shore Park 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 Saint Francis; 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
- Milwaukee
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53 hail days - Wauwatosa
56 hail days - New Berlin
58 hail days - Brookfield
58 hail days - Racine
23 hail days - Waukesha
47 hail days - Kenosha
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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 Saint Francis.
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