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Hail history for Ladysmith, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ladysmith on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 6, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Ladysmith
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Ladysmith 1 hail report · closest near the center of Ladysmith |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ladysmith by year
When hail season peaks near Ladysmith
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Ladysmith
Jul 6, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tony (4 mi from Ladysmith)
Jul 10, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bruce (7 mi from Ladysmith)
Jun 20, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Tony (3 mi from Ladysmith)
Jul 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Appolonia (10 mi from Ladysmith)
Jul 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Conrath (9 mi from Ladysmith)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ladysmith
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2021 | EF0 | Bruce 5 mi from Ladysmith |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ladysmith
19 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ladysmith since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 17, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Ladysmith, Ladysmth Rusk Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Bruce 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Conrath 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 75 mph, estimated | Bruce 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Conrath 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Bruce, Ladysmth Rusk Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Ladysmith 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Tony 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Ladysmith 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith; 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 Ladysmith.
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