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Hail history for Ellsworth, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 17, 2021
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellsworth on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 17, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Ellsworth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Esdaile, Ellsworth
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ellsworth		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 Ellsworth by year

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When hail season peaks near Ellsworth

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (4).

JanFebMar3Apr8May2Jun4Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ellsworth

Aug 31, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ellsworth (3 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Several large hail stones, up to golf ball size, lasted 8 minutes east of Ellsworth, Wisconsin.

Jun 17, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ellsworth (0 mi from Ellsworth)

Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellsworth (1 mi from Ellsworth)

May 8, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso (10 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media showed a photo of hail stone compared to a quarter, and the size was estimated to be golfball size.

Jul 22, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellsworth (2 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail coated the ground after just 2 minutes, and ended at 347 PM CDT. Largest hail was golf ball size.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellsworth

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2024EF0Beldenville
6 mi from Ellsworth		6.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Diamond Bluff
9 mi from Ellsworth		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Ellsworth
1 mi from Ellsworth		1.7 mi long, 140 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF1Beldenville
6 mi from Ellsworth		11.3 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jul 14, 2010EF2Beldenville
5 mi from Ellsworth		15.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 14, 2010EF2El Paso
7 mi from Ellsworth		6.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Esdaile
5 mi from Ellsworth		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellsworth

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellsworth since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 27, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202559 mph, estimatedEllsworth, Red Wing Regional Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedBeldenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, estimatedDiamond Bluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202175 mph, measuredRed Wing Regional Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202058 mph, measuredRed Wing Regional Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 201882 mph, measuredRed Wing Regional Airport, Hager City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 201664 mph, estimatedEllsworth, El Paso
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 201664 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201672 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 201664 mph, estimatedEllsworth, Esdaile, Red Wing Regional Airport
3 wind reports		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 Ellsworth; 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 Ellsworth.

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