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Hail history for Lake Wissota, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Wissota on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 25, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Lake Wissota
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bateman 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lake Wissota |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.25 in | Eau Claire, Eau Claire Airport, Chippewa Falls 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lake Wissota |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Wissota by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Wissota
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Lake Wissota
May 25, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tilden (9 mi from Lake Wissota)
May 15, 2025 · 2.25 in · Eau Claire (9 mi from Lake Wissota)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail on the northeast side of Eau Claire along North Crossing. The largest report was up to 2.25 inches in diameter.Jul 9, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eagleton (9 mi from Lake Wissota)
Jun 24, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eagleton (9 mi from Lake Wissota)
Sep 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jim Falls (9 mi from Lake Wissota)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Wissota
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Bateman 2 mi from Lake Wissota |
| Jul 21, 2020 | EF0 | Cadott 6 mi from Lake Wissota |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | Chippewa Falls 6 mi from Lake Wissota |
| Aug 21, 2013 | EF0 | Bateman 5 mi from Lake Wissota |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Wissota
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Wissota since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Aug 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Altoona 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls, Bateman 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cadott 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Bateman, Chippewa Falls 2 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bateman 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Fall Creek 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 Lake Wissota; 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
- Chippewa Falls
25 hail days - Lake Hallie
30 hail days - Altoona
29 hail days - Eau Claire
30 hail days - Bloomer
15 hail days - Stanley
8 hail days - Menomonie
25 hail days - Mondovi
15 hail days
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 Lake Wissota.
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