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Hail history for West Bend, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Bend on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and June.
West Bend ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near West Bend
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Jackson 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Bend |
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Aug 2, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Young America (2 mi from West Bend)
Apr 7, 2020 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (6 mi from West Bend)
Aug 7, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kewaskum (7 mi from West Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported large hail, between 1 1/4 inch and 1 1/2 inch in diameter that fell in Kewaskum. The 5-8 minute hail storm was the worst to hit Kewaskum in many years. Roughly 200 vehicles suffered damage from the hail, as well as many homes, condos, apartments and outdoor equipment. Hail damage to vehicles was about $250,000, and about $1.75 M to buildings and equipment. This information was supplied by local auto-body shops and insurance companies and is a broad estimate.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ackerville (7 mi from West Bend)
Apr 19, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kirchhayn (9 mi from West Bend)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Bend
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2007 | EF1 | Kirchhayn 8 mi from West Bend |
| Jun 2, 2007 | EF0 | Jackson 9 mi from West Bend |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Bend
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Bend since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 20, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Five Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kewaskum 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Five Corners 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Newburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | West Bend, Slinger 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | West Bend 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | Kohlsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 64 mph, a estimat | St Anthony 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Barton 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ackerville 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 West Bend; 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 Bend.
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