Hail History

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Hail history for Menasha, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Sep 7, 2021
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Menasha on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Menasha

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Darboy
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Menasha		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Appleton
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Menasha		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20260.88 in
nickel		Applecreek
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Menasha		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 Menasha by year

406107408093103114122135141151162171831912052122212312425326

When hail season peaks near Menasha

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and August (10).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr6May9Jun11Jul10Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Menasha

Sep 7, 2021 · 4.5 in (softball) · Applecreek (10 mi from Menasha)

National Weather Service description (English): Grapefruit size hail fell north northeast of Appleton near Apple Creek. This is the largest hail measured in Outagamie County and ties for the third largest hail in Wisconsin history. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

Jun 17, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Appleton (5 mi from Menasha)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail that was slightly smaller than tennis ball size as they passed through Appleton. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jun 5, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Greenville (10 mi from Menasha)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell three miles southeast of Stephensville.

Jun 18, 2012 · 2.25 in · Winchester (8 mi from Menasha)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail slightly smaller than tennis ball size in the Town of Clayton.

Jul 16, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · High Cliff (9 mi from Menasha)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter caused damage to approximately 20 homes and several cars.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Menasha

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Appleton
5 mi from Menasha
May 21, 2024EF1Kaukauna
9 mi from Menasha		2.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019EF0Greenville
8 mi from Menasha		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Appleton
3 mi from Menasha		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF1Darboy
4 mi from Menasha		7.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Mackville
7 mi from Menasha		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 15, 2016EF?Harrison
8 mi from Menasha		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 10, 2016EF0Mackville
9 mi from Menasha		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 18, 2014EF0Winchester
9 mi from Menasha		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Greenville
7 mi from Menasha		13.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Mackville
10 mi from Menasha		11.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 23, 2011EF0Sherwood
10 mi from Menasha		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Menasha

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Menasha since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 7, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202659 mph, measuredGreenville, Darboy
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedHigh Cliff State Pa, Appleton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedDarboy, Appleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202560 mph, estimatedHigh Cliff Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedAppleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedMenasha, Appleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202460 mph, estimatedMedina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202360 mph, estimatedNeenah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202360 mph, measuredNeenah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202270 mph, estimatedHigh Cliff Jct
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 Menasha; 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 Menasha.

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