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Hail history for Chippewa Falls, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chippewa Falls on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Chippewa Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bateman 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Chippewa Falls |
| May 15, 2025 | 4 in grapefruit | Eau Claire, Altoona, Eau Claire Airport 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Chippewa Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chippewa Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Chippewa Falls
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Chippewa Falls
May 15, 2025 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Eau Claire (10 mi from Chippewa Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail fell near US-35 between Eau Claire and Altoona. The largest report was up to 4 inches in diameter. There was also a report of damage to siding due to the large hail.May 25, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tilden (6 mi from Chippewa Falls)
Jul 9, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eagleton (6 mi from Chippewa Falls)
Jun 24, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eagleton (5 mi from Chippewa Falls)
Sep 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jim Falls (10 mi from Chippewa Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chippewa Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Bateman 5 mi from Chippewa Falls |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | Chippewa Falls 4 mi from Chippewa Falls |
| Aug 21, 2013 | EF0 | Bateman 8 mi from Chippewa Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chippewa Falls
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chippewa Falls since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Altoona 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Eau Claire, Eau Claire Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls, Bateman 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Bateman, Albertville, Chippewa Falls 3 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bateman 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 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 Chippewa Falls; 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
- Lake Wissota
20 hail days - Lake Hallie
30 hail days - Altoona
29 hail days - Eau Claire
30 hail days - Bloomer
15 hail days - Stanley
8 hail days - Menomonie
25 hail days - Mondovi
15 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 Chippewa Falls.
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