Hail History

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Hail history for Holmen, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJul 6, 2017
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles154

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holmen on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 6, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Holmen

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Onalaska, Holmen
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Holmen		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		New Amsterdam, Lytle, Midway
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Holmen		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20261 in
quarter		Onalaska
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Holmen		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Trempealeau
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Holmen		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 Holmen by year

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When hail season peaks near Holmen

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (11).

JanFebMar6Apr5May11Jun11Jul6Aug4Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Holmen

Jul 6, 2017 · 3.5 in · Trempealeau (9 mi from Holmen)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail, ranging in size from eggs and baseballs up to 3.5 inches in diameter, fell in Trempealeau. The 3.5 inch diameter hail broke numerous windows at a mobile home park.

Jul 28, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · West Salem (9 mi from Holmen)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported tea cup sized hail near West Salem via picture.

Jun 7, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Salem (10 mi from Holmen)

Jul 25, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West La Crosse (7 mi from Holmen)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail with a diameter of 2.5 inches fell just north of Interstate 90 on French Island.

Jun 2, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · New Amsterdam (4 mi from Holmen)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell in New Amsterdam.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holmen

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2025EF0Nodine
10 mi from Holmen		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Medary
8 mi from Holmen		2.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 17, 2017EF1Butman Corners
10 mi from Holmen		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holmen

154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holmen since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 4, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202667 mph, measuredNew Amsterdam, Holmen
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202667 mph, measuredFrench Island, West Salem
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedOnalaska
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202566 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni, West La Crosse
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202469 mph, estimatedOnalaska, La Crosse Muni, Holmen
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedTrempealeau, Onalaska, La Crosse Muni
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202368 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni, Onalaska, Galesville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202375 mph, estimatedWest Salem, Onalaska
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202349 mph, estimatedWest Salem
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 Holmen; 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

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 Holmen.

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