Hail History

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Hail history for West Milwaukee, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Milwaukee on 52 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 West Milwaukee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20260.75 in
penny		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Milwaukee		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield, Mitchell Apt
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from West Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Milwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 20250.75 in
penny		New Berlin, Tess Corners, St Martins
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from West Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Tess Corners, Greendale, State Fair Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from West Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		New Berlin, Prospect, Milwaukee County Zoo
4 hail reports · closest near the center of West Milwaukee		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 West Milwaukee by year

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When hail season peaks near West Milwaukee

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and August (9).

Jan1Feb2Mar12Apr7May7Jun4Jul9Aug6Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Milwaukee

Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · St Martins (9 mi from West Milwaukee)

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brown Deer (10 mi from West Milwaukee)

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (4 mi from West Milwaukee)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.

Jun 18, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brookfield (8 mi from West Milwaukee)

Nov 17, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Milwaukee (9 mi from West Milwaukee)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Milwaukee

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 12, 2022EF0Milwaukee County Zoo
4 mi from West Milwaukee		3.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Milwaukee

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Milwaukee since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 202656 mph, measuredButler, West Milwaukee
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedCudahy
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 202661 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport, West Allis, West Milwaukee
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202582 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202561 mph, measuredMitchell Apt, Milwaukee County Zoo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202562 mph, measuredMitchell Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedMarcy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo, Elm Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202358 mph, estimatedCudahy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedDowntown Milwaukee
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 West Milwaukee; 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 West Milwaukee.

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