Hail History

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Hail history for Howards Grove, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inJul 1, 2026
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles46

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Howards Grove on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Jul 1, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Howards Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20262.25 inElkhart Lake, Plymouth, Sheboygan
11 hail reports · closest near the center of Howards Grove
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Millersville, Mosel
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Howards Grove
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20261 in
quarter
Sheboygan
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Howards Grove
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 Howards Grove by year

20620720809101111213314115116417118119201211222312425326

When hail season peaks near Howards Grove

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and April (5).

JanFeb3Mar5Apr3May2Jun6Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Howards Grove

Jul 1, 2026 · 2.25 in · Elkhart Lake (8 mi from Howards Grove)

May 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plymouth (10 mi from Howards Grove)

Jul 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (7 mi from Howards Grove)

Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spring Vly (5 mi from Howards Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell west of Cleveland, in southern Manitowoc County.

Jun 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elkhart Lake (8 mi from Howards Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Howards Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 18, 2010EF0Howards Grove
1 mi from Howards Grove
3.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 16, 2008EF1Sheboygan Co Airport
5 mi from Howards Grove
1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Howards Grove

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Howards Grove since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 14, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202659 mph, measuredSheboygan Co Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFranklin
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202670 mph, estimatedHowards Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedKohler
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202570 mph, estimatedHerman
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, measuredSheboygan Co Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202463 mph, measuredSheboygan Co Airport, Plymouth, Sheboygan
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202364 mph, estimatedElkhart Lake
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202358 mph, estimatedSheboygan
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202264 mph, measuredKohler, Sheboygan Co Airport
2 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 Howards Grove; 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 Howards Grove.

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