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Hail history for Prairie du Chien, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prairie du Chien on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 30, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Prairie du Chien
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Giard 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Prairie du Chien |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mc Gregor 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Prairie du Chien |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Prairie du Chien by year
When hail season peaks near Prairie du Chien
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Prairie du Chien
Apr 30, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Eastman (7 mi from Prairie du Chien)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2 inch diameter hail fell south of Eastman.Sep 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marquette (2 mi from Prairie du Chien)
Jun 22, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Crawford (2 mi from Prairie du Chien)
Jun 29, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Prairie Du Chien (1 mi from Prairie du Chien)
May 31, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Mc Gregor (5 mi from Prairie du Chien)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prairie du Chien
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2017 | EF1 | Giard 8 mi from Prairie du Chien |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prairie du Chien
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prairie du Chien since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 18, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Watson 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Prairie Du Chien 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Crawford 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Wauzeka 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 40 mph, estimated | Brodtville 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 52 mph, estimated | Waukon Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 66 mph, measured | Prairie Du Chien 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 52 mph, estimated | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2018 | 40 mph, estimated | Watson 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Eastman, Charme 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 Prairie du Chien; 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
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 Prairie du Chien.
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