Hail History

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Hail history for La Crosse, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 10, 2011
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles176

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Crosse on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

La Crosse ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near La Crosse

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Onalaska, Holmen
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from La Crosse		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 20261 in
quarter		Midway
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from La Crosse		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20261 in
quarter		Onalaska
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from La Crosse		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 La Crosse by year

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When hail season peaks near La Crosse

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (10).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr5May10Jun10Jul4Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near La Crosse

Apr 10, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hokah (6 mi from La Crosse)

National Weather Service description (English): Hundreds of homes received roof and siding damage as well as broken windows on the south side of La Crosse. Wal Mart department store reported approximately 20 sky lights broken. Hundreds of cars were also damaged with dents and broken windows and mirrors. There were several thousand claims made to major insurance companies in and around the La Crosse area.

Jul 25, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West La Crosse (4 mi from La Crosse)

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

Jul 28, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Salem (10 mi from La Crosse)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hen egg sized hail near West Salem.

Jun 7, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Salem (10 mi from La Crosse)

Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hokah (7 mi from La Crosse)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Crosse

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2025EF1Barre Mills
5 mi from La Crosse		5.1 mi long, 130 yd wide
Jun 25, 2025EF0Barre Mills
6 mi from La Crosse		1.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Medary
6 mi from La Crosse		2.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 24, 2019EF0Coon Vly
10 mi from La Crosse		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF1West Salem Airport
7 mi from La Crosse		2.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF2La Crosse
1 mi from La Crosse		3.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF1Barre Mills
9 mi from La Crosse		6.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Crosse

176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Crosse since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 22, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
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, Herrington, Stoddard
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202569 mph, estimatedHokah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202469 mph, estimatedOnalaska, La Crosse Muni
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202463 mph, measuredOnalaska, La Crosse Muni, West La Crosse
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202368 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni, Onalaska, La Crosse
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202364 mph, measuredOnalaska
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202270 mph, estimatedStoddard, La Crosse, Onalaska
6 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 La Crosse; 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 La Crosse.

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