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Hail history for Columbus, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbus on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Columbus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Astico 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Columbus |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | South Beaver Dam, Astico, North Lowell 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Columbus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Columbus by year
When hail season peaks near Columbus
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Columbus
Sep 7, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Doylestown (9 mi from Columbus)
May 15, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Beaver Dam (9 mi from Columbus)
Nov 4, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · York Center (5 mi from Columbus)
Apr 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Fall River (3 mi from Columbus)
May 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Portland (9 mi from Columbus)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | EF1 | Reeseville 8 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Fall River 2 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF0 | York Center 5 mi from Columbus |
| Jun 7, 2008 | EF0 | Fall River 5 mi from Columbus |
| Jun 7, 2008 | EF0 | Lost Lake 5 mi from Columbus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbus
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbus since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 28, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | South Beaver Dam, Deansville, Reeseville 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | East Bristol, Columbus 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Astico 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Columbus, Danville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lost Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Columbus, Doylestown 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Portland 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Otsego 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Danville 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 Columbus; 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
- Beaver Dam
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44 hail days - Watertown
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53 hail days - Madison
57 hail days - Middleton
55 hail days - Stoughton
32 hail days - Fitchburg
42 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 Columbus.
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