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Hail history for Richfield, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richfield on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Richfield
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Jackson 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Richfield |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 in hen egg | Menomonee Falls, Merton, Monches 10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Richfield |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Hartford, Colgate 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Richfield |
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Apr 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Menomonee Falls (7 mi from Richfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail sized ranged from 1.00 to 2.75 inches in diameter.Apr 7, 2020 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (6 mi from Richfield)
Apr 14, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Menomonee Falls (6 mi from Richfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 2 inch diameter hail northeast of Menomonee Falls.May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Germantown (5 mi from Richfield)
Aug 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dheinsville (2 mi from Richfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | EF? | Hubertus 3 mi from Richfield |
| Apr 14, 2026 | EF2 | Merton 9 mi from Richfield |
| May 9, 2018 | EF0 | Holy Hill 8 mi from Richfield |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Germantown 6 mi from Richfield |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Freistadt 7 mi from Richfield |
| Jun 3, 2007 | EF1 | Kirchhayn 8 mi from Richfield |
| Jun 2, 2007 | EF0 | Jackson 2 mi from Richfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richfield
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richfield since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 1, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Hubertus 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Hubertus 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Richfield, Hubertus, Sussex 7 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Menomonee Falls, Jackson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lannon 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Meeker 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fussville, Five Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Plat, Five Corners 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Menomonee Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hartford, Hubertus 2 wind reports |
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 Richfield; 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 Richfield.
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