Hail History

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Hail history for Beaver Dam, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 28, 2008
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beaver Dam on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 28, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Beaver Dam

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Juneau
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Beaver Dam		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Waupun Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Beaver Dam		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Horicon
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Beaver Dam		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 20251 in
quarter		Astico, Lowell
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Beaver Dam		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		South Beaver Dam, Beaver Dam Airport, Beaver Dam
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Beaver Dam		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 Beaver Dam by year

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When hail season peaks near Beaver Dam

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (5).

Jan1FebMar9Apr5May5Jun3Jul1Aug4Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Beaver Dam

Jun 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaver Dam (1 mi from Beaver Dam)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 0.75 to 1.75 inches in diameter was reported just north of Beaver Dam. There were no damage reports, although there could have been, considering the size of the hail stones.

Jun 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fox Lake (8 mi from Beaver Dam)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 1 inch in diameter in Fox Lake to 1.75 inches southwest of Waupun. The ground was completely covered with hail in the Fox Lake area. No damage was reported, although damage was possible.

Apr 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beaver Dam (0 mi from Beaver Dam)

May 15, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Beaver Dam (4 mi from Beaver Dam)

Sep 6, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Beaver Dam (2 mi from Beaver Dam)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beaver Dam

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2026EF0South Beaver Dam
3 mi from Beaver Dam		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 16, 2025EF0Beaver Dam
5 mi from Beaver Dam		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF1Reeseville
9 mi from Beaver Dam		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF2North Lowell
6 mi from Beaver Dam		11.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF1Dodge Co Airport
7 mi from Beaver Dam		4.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Fall River
10 mi from Beaver Dam		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Lost Lake
9 mi from Beaver Dam		1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Cambria
9 mi from Beaver Dam		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF1South Randolph
9 mi from Beaver Dam		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beaver Dam

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beaver Dam since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 28, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHoricon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202665 mph, estimatedJuneau
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedSouth Beaver Dam, Beaver Dam
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202675 mph, estimatedFox Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBeaver Dam, Fox Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202558 mph, measuredDodge Co Airport, Horicon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedAstico
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202463 mph, estimatedBeaver Dam, Fox Lake, Danville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedLost Lake, Beaver Dam Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedBeaver Dam
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 Beaver Dam; 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 Beaver Dam.

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