Hail History

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Hail history for Appleton, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Sep 7, 2021
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles117

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Appleton on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Appleton ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Appleton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Darboy
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Appleton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Appleton
1 hail report · closest near the center of Appleton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20260.88 in
nickel		Applecreek
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Appleton		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Appleton by year

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When hail season peaks near Appleton

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (10).

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Largest hail storms near Appleton

Sep 7, 2021 · 4.5 in (softball) · Applecreek (5 mi from Appleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Grapefruit size hail fell north northeast of Appleton near Apple Creek. This is the largest hail measured in Outagamie County and ties for the third largest hail in Wisconsin history. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

Jun 17, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Appleton (1 mi from Appleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail that was slightly smaller than tennis ball size as they passed through Appleton. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jun 5, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Greenville (8 mi from Appleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell three miles southeast of Stephensville.

Jul 16, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · High Cliff (10 mi from Appleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter caused damage to approximately 20 homes and several cars.

Jul 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Menasha (4 mi from Appleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail near Menasha caused extensive damage to the roof and siding of a house.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Appleton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Appleton
1 mi from Appleton
May 21, 2024EF1Kaukauna
6 mi from Appleton		2.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019EF1Hortonville
9 mi from Appleton		3.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019EF0Greenville
6 mi from Appleton		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Appleton
2 mi from Appleton		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF1Darboy
1 mi from Appleton		7.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Mackville
4 mi from Appleton		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2016EF0Mackville
6 mi from Appleton		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Greenville
3 mi from Appleton		13.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Mackville
6 mi from Appleton		11.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Mackville
8 mi from Appleton		9.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 23, 2011EF0Sherwood
10 mi from Appleton		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Appleton

117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Appleton since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 7, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202659 mph, measuredGreenville, Darboy
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedHigh Cliff State Pa, Appleton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedDarboy, Appleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202560 mph, estimatedHigh Cliff Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202560 mph, estimatedMackville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedAppleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedMenasha, Appleton, Kaukauna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedLittle Chute, Kaukauna, Medina
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202360 mph, estimatedNeenah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202360 mph, measuredNeenah
1 wind report		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 Appleton; 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 Appleton.

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