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Hail history for Germantown, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Germantown on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Germantown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Jackson 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Germantown |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Menomonee Falls, Monches, Germantown 10 hail reports · closest near the center of Germantown |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Colgate 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Germantown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Germantown by year
When hail season peaks near Germantown
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and September (6).
Largest hail storms near Germantown
Apr 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Menomonee Falls (3 mi from Germantown)
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 (7 mi from Germantown)
Apr 14, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Menomonee Falls (3 mi from Germantown)
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 (1 mi from Germantown)
Aug 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dheinsville (2 mi from Germantown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Germantown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | EF? | Hubertus 6 mi from Germantown |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Germantown 2 mi from Germantown |
| Aug 10, 2015 | EF0 | Freistadt 3 mi from Germantown |
| Jun 3, 2007 | EF1 | Kirchhayn 8 mi from Germantown |
| Jun 2, 2007 | EF0 | Jackson 6 mi from Germantown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Germantown
99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Germantown since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Hubertus 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hubertus 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Butler, Richfield, Hubertus 8 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Menomonee Falls, Jackson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lannon 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, Meeker 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Milwaukee Timmerman Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fussville, Marcy, Five Corners 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Plat, Five Corners 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 Germantown; 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 Germantown.
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