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Hail history for Brown Deer, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brown Deer on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Brown Deer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Milwaukee Timmerman Airport 8 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Brown Deer |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Downtown Milwaukee 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Brown Deer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brown Deer by year
When hail season peaks near Brown Deer
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Brown Deer
Apr 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Menomonee Falls (7 mi from Brown Deer)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail sized ranged from 1.00 to 2.75 inches in diameter.Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cedarburg (8 mi from Brown Deer)
May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (6 mi from Brown Deer)
National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.Apr 14, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Menomonee Falls (8 mi from Brown Deer)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 2 inch diameter hail northeast of Menomonee Falls.May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Germantown (8 mi from Brown Deer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brown Deer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Germantown 8 mi from Brown Deer |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Freistadt 8 mi from Brown Deer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brown Deer
98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brown Deer since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Fox Point, Bayside 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Butler, Menomonee Falls, Bayside 6 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Menomonee Falls 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lannon 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, Butler 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Milwaukee Timmerman Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Milwaukee County Zoo 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fussville, Marcy 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Milwaukee County Zoo, Elm Grove 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Menomonee Falls 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 Brown Deer; 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 Brown Deer.
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