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Hail history for Rome, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rome on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.50 in on Jun 7, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Rome
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rome in the last two years.
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Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (5).
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Jun 7, 2007 · 5.50 in · Port Edwards (8 mi from Rome)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced baseball and softball size hail in Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids. A 5.5 inch diameter hailstone that fell at Port Edwards was the second largest hailstone ever measured in Wisconsin. (The record largest hailstone in Wisconsin is 5.7 inches in diameter, which fell in Wausau on May 22, 1921.) Approximately 6,000 house and business roofs sustained at least minor damage. Over 500 vehicles were also damaged. Nine schools in the area sustained damage of $6.9 million alone. Total property damage was estimated at $45 million.Sep 21, 2022 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · New Miner (10 mi from Rome)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to 3 inch diameter hail was reported northeast of New Miner.May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kellner (10 mi from Rome)
Oct 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monroe Center (9 mi from Rome)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball sized hail fell just east of Monroe Center.May 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Big Flats (7 mi from Rome)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail ranged in size from one inch up to golf ball in Big Flats.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rome
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Cranmoor 8 mi from Rome |
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Kellner 7 mi from Rome |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rome
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rome since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 57 mph, a measured | Monroe Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 69 mph, a estimat | Big Flats 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Alexander Southwd Airport, Nekoosa 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Rome 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 63 mph, a measured | Alexander Southwd Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Monroe Center 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 60 mph, a estimat | New Miner 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 59 mph, a measured | Alexander Southwd Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 48 mph, a estimat | New Rome 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 64 mph, a estimat | Port Edwards, Big Flats 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 Rome; 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 Rome.
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