Hail History

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Hail history for Milwaukee, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 12, 2014
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milwaukee on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Milwaukee ranks #92 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Milwaukee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield, Mitchell Apt
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Milwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Greendale, State Fair Park
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Milwaukee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Milwaukee County Zoo, Downtown Milwaukee
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Milwaukee		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 Milwaukee by year

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When hail season peaks near Milwaukee

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and June (8).

JanFeb2Mar12Apr6May8Jun4Jul7Aug5Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Milwaukee

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brown Deer (9 mi from Milwaukee)

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (4 mi from Milwaukee)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.

Nov 17, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Milwaukee (9 mi from Milwaukee)

Sep 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mitchell Apt (3 mi from Milwaukee)

Jun 17, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Downtown Milwaukee (5 mi from Milwaukee)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milwaukee

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 12, 2022EF0Milwaukee County Zoo
7 mi from Milwaukee		3.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milwaukee

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milwaukee since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedFox Point, Bayside
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202656 mph, measuredButler, West Milwaukee
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedCudahy
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 202661 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport, West Allis, West Milwaukee
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202582 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202561 mph, measuredMitchell Apt, Milwaukee County Zoo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202562 mph, measuredMitchell Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedMarcy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo, Elm Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202358 mph, estimatedCudahy
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 Milwaukee; 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 Milwaukee.

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