Hail History

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Hail history for Kenosha, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2025
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles70

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kenosha on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Kenosha ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Kenosha

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Kenosha		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Elmwood Park
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kenosha		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Elmwood Park
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kenosha		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Winthrop Harbor, Downtown Kenosha, South Kenosha
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Kenosha		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 Kenosha by year

506107108109101112132142151161171819202122123124125326

When hail season peaks near Kenosha

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (4).

JanFeb3Mar3Apr4May2Jun4Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kenosha

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Winthrop Harbor (7 mi from Kenosha)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 2 inches in diameter were received.

May 12, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Downtown Racine (9 mi from Kenosha)

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (9 mi from Kenosha)

Jul 27, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pleasant Prairie (5 mi from Kenosha)

Jun 19, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Pleasant Prairie (6 mi from Kenosha)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kenosha

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Somers
5 mi from Kenosha		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF1Somers
7 mi from Kenosha		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Somers
7 mi from Kenosha		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Sturtevant
7 mi from Kenosha		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 27, 2010EF1Sturtevant
9 mi from Kenosha		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF0Kenosha Airport
7 mi from Kenosha		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF1Somers
4 mi from Kenosha		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kenosha

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kenosha since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Oct 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedKenosha, Sturtevant
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202658 mph, measuredPleasant Prairie, Elmwood Park
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, measuredKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202666 mph, measuredWinthrop Harbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202690 mph, estimatedDowntown Kenosha
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202559 mph, measuredKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedDowntown Racine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedDowntown Racine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedDowntown Kenosha
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 Kenosha; 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 Kenosha.

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