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Hail history for Barron, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barron on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 19, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Barron
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rice Lake 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Barron |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Barron by year
When hail season peaks near Barron
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Barron
Jul 20, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake Arrowhd Airport (8 mi from Barron)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of quarter, up to tennis ball size hail were observed in the south part of Rice Lake, then southeast toward Canton, Wisconsin.May 16, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake Regional Airport (3 mi from Barron)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of very large hail occurred around Cameron, the largest was tennis ball size.Jul 19, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake (6 mi from Barron)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to tennis ball size with hail breaking through a large retailer's roof.Jun 11, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dallas (10 mi from Barron)
May 7, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cumberland (9 mi from Barron)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm produced hail southeast of Cumberland. The largest hail size was golf ball.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barron
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 | EF0 | Hillsdale 6 mi from Barron |
| Jul 27, 2010 | EF1 | Lake Chetek 7 mi from Barron |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barron
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barron since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Aug 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Rice Lake Regional Airport, Rice Lake 3 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Chetek 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Cameron 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Cumberland Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillsdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 81 mph, estimated | Barron 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 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 Barron; 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
- Rice Lake
20 hail days - Amery
18 hail days - Bloomer
15 hail days - Spooner
31 hail days - Ladysmith
12 hail days - Menomonie
25 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 Barron.
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