Hail History

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Hail history for McFarland, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 14, 2026
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McFarland on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near McFarland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20264 in
grapefruit		Burke, North Madison, Maple Bluff
35 hail reports · closest 5 mi from McFarland		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Oregon
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McFarland		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20252.25 inSeminary Spgs, Camp Randall Stadium, Oregon
25 hail reports · closest near the center of McFarland		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Oregon, Mc Farland, Cottage Grove
13 hail reports · closest near the center of McFarland		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 McFarland by year

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When hail season peaks near McFarland

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (9).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr10May9Jun5Jul3Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near McFarland

Apr 14, 2026 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Burke (7 mi from McFarland)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter confirms 4 inch diameter hail east of Maple Bluff. Size confirmed via photograph. Time confirmed via radar data.

Apr 13, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Madison (7 mi from McFarland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail size ranged from 1.25 to 3.00 inches in diameter.

May 15, 2025 · 2.25 in · Seminary Spgs (5 mi from McFarland)

Sep 19, 2016 · 2.2 in · Verona Airport (9 mi from McFarland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 1.75 to 2.20 inches in diameter.

Apr 3, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monona (5 mi from McFarland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McFarland

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2026EF1Utica
10 mi from McFarland		5.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 7, 2017EF0Maple Bluff
6 mi from McFarland		9.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 29, 2014EF1Oregon
6 mi from McFarland		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 17, 2014EF2Shorewood Hills
10 mi from McFarland		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 17, 2014EF1Maple Bluff
6 mi from McFarland		1.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 8, 2011EF0Blooming Grove
5 mi from McFarland		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 12, 2008EF0Utica
9 mi from McFarland		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF1Stoughton
6 mi from McFarland		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Cottage Grove Airport
9 mi from McFarland		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 18, 2006F0Stoughton
9 mi from McFarland		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McFarland

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McFarland since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 20, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedShorewood Hills, Camp Randall Stadium
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202658 mph, estimatedOregon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202681 mph, estimatedBlooming Grove, Mc Farland, Downtown Madison
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedCottage Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202561 mph, measuredNora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202464 mph, estimatedMaple Bluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedOregon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202464 mph, estimatedHenry Vilas Park Zoo, Mendota, Madison Truax Airport
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202458 mph, estimatedShorewood Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, measuredStoughton, Truax Field Madis
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 McFarland; 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 McFarland.

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