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Hail history for Barton, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barton on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Barton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Barton in the last two years.
Hail days near Barton by year
When hail season peaks near Barton
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Barton
Aug 2, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Young America (1 mi from Barton)
Apr 7, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (7 mi from Barton)
Aug 7, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kewaskum (6 mi from Barton)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported large hail, between 1 1/4 inch and 1 1/2 inch in diameter that fell in Kewaskum. The 5-8 minute hail storm was the worst to hit Kewaskum in many years. Roughly 200 vehicles suffered damage from the hail, as well as many homes, condos, apartments and outdoor equipment. Hail damage to vehicles was about $250,000, and about $1.75 M to buildings and equipment. This information was supplied by local auto-body shops and insurance companies and is a broad estimate.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ackerville (9 mi from Barton)
Apr 19, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kirchhayn (10 mi from Barton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2007 | EF1 | Kirchhayn 9 mi from Barton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barton
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barton since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 20, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Random Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Corners 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kewaskum 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Corners 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Newburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | West Bend, Slinger 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | West Bend 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Kohlsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | St Anthony 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Barton 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 Barton; 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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53 hail days - Milwaukee
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15 hail days - New Berlin
58 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 Barton.
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