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Hail history for Merrill, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrill on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Merrill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Granite Hgts 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Merrill |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Merrill Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Merrill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Merrill by year
When hail season peaks near Merrill
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Merrill
Apr 24, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Corning (10 mi from Merrill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell several miles west of Merrill.Jul 19, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Hgts (6 mi from Merrill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell near Pine River. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.Aug 2, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Corning (8 mi from Merrill)
Jun 20, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Merrill (7 mi from Merrill)
Sep 26, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Merrill (1 mi from Merrill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 | EF1 | Merrill 5 mi from Merrill |
| Jul 28, 2021 | EF1 | Granite Hgts 6 mi from Merrill |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | Schultz 7 mi from Merrill |
| Jul 29, 2008 | EF0 | Granite Hgts 6 mi from Merrill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrill
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrill since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 5, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Merrill, Merrill Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Merrill Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Merrill 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Heller 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Merrill 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Merrill 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Merrill, Granite Hgts, Schultz 4 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Merrill 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Merrill 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Granite Hgts 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 Merrill; 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 Merrill.
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