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Hail history for Combined Locks, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months3

Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Sep 7, 2021

Hail days since 200641

Days with hail 1 inch or larger21

Tornadoes within 10 miles18

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Combined Locks on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Combined Locks

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1 in quarter	Darboy 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Combined Locks	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 2026	0.75 in penny	Appleton 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Combined Locks	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Applecreek 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Combined Locks	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 Combined Locks by year

When hail season peaks near Combined Locks

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (8).

Largest hail storms near Combined Locks

Sep 7, 2021 · 4.5 in (softball) · Applecreek (5 mi from Combined Locks)

National Weather Service description (English): Grapefruit size hail fell north northeast of Appleton near Apple Creek. This is the largest hail measured in Outagamie County and ties for the third largest hail in Wisconsin history. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

Jun 17, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Appleton (4 mi from Combined Locks)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail that was slightly smaller than tennis ball size as they passed through Appleton. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jul 16, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · High Cliff (7 mi from Combined Locks)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter caused damage to approximately 20 homes and several cars.

Jul 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Menasha (8 mi from Combined Locks)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail near Menasha caused extensive damage to the roof and siding of a house.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kaukauna (3 mi from Combined Locks)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Combined Locks

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 27, 2026	EF?	Appleton 6 mi from Combined Locks
May 21, 2024	EF1	Kaukauna 1 mi from Combined Locks	2.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019	EF0	Greenville 10 mi from Combined Locks	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019	EF0	Little Chute 6 mi from Combined Locks	1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017	EF0	Appleton 6 mi from Combined Locks	1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017	EF1	Darboy 5 mi from Combined Locks	7.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017	EF0	Mackville 7 mi from Combined Locks	2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2016	EF0	Mackville 8 mi from Combined Locks	1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013	EF1	Holland 6 mi from Combined Locks	1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013	EF1	Forest Jct 8 mi from Combined Locks	5.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013	EF1	Greenville 8 mi from Combined Locks	13.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013	EF1	Mackville 7 mi from Combined Locks	11.3 mi long, 175 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Combined Locks

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Combined Locks since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 7, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 2, 2026	damage reported	Darboy 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026	damage reported	High Cliff State Pa, Appleton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Darboy, Appleton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 2025	60 mph, estimated	High Cliff Jct 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Mackville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Appleton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Menasha, Appleton, Kaukauna 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Little Chute, Kaukauna 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Wrightstown, Neenah 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2023	60 mph, measured	Neenah 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 Combined Locks; 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 Combined Locks.

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