Hail History

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Hail history for Fond du Lac, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJul 1, 2026
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles44

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fond du Lac on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 1, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Fond du Lac ranks #742 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Fond du Lac

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 18, 20261 in
quarter
Fond Du Lac
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Fond du Lac
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 20263.25 inFond Du Lac, Eden, Lamartine
14 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Fond du Lac
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fond du Lac by year

406107308091102111121131142151162171181920121222232425226

When hail season peaks near Fond du Lac

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr1May5Jun7Jul4Aug1Sep4Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Fond du Lac

Jul 1, 2026 · 3.25 in · Fond Du Lac (4 mi from Fond du Lac)

Sep 7, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · North Fond Du Lac (5 mi from Fond du Lac)

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Byron (9 mi from Fond du Lac)

Jul 13, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fond Du Lac Airport (4 mi from Fond du Lac)

Oct 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fond Du Lac (1 mi from Fond du Lac)

National Weather Service description (English): Several vehicles were dented by the large hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fond du Lac

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2026EF0Eden
10 mi from Fond du Lac
0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 20, 2020EF0Wittman Field Osh
10 mi from Fond du Lac
3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1South Byron
10 mi from Fond du Lac
0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1South Byron
10 mi from Fond du Lac
0.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1South Byron
10 mi from Fond du Lac
0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1Byron
9 mi from Fond du Lac
2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1Eden
9 mi from Fond du Lac
4.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1Dotyville
10 mi from Fond du Lac
4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fond du Lac

44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fond du Lac since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 26, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202658 mph, measuredFond Du Lac
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedTaycheedah
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSt. Peter
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202643 mph, measuredFond Du Lac
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFond Du Lac
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedFond Du Lac Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202558 mph, measuredFond Du Lac Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedVandyne
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202558 mph, estimatedLamartine, Woodhull
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202468 mph, measuredFond Du Lac Airport
2 wind reports
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 Fond du Lac; 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 Fond du Lac.

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