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Hail history for New Holstein, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Holstein on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near New Holstein
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Elkhart Lake 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from New Holstein |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Holstein by year
When hail season peaks near New Holstein
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near New Holstein
Jul 16, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chilton (7 mi from New Holstein)
National Weather Service description (English): Winds estimated at 50 mph and heavy rainfall accompanied golf ball size hail that fell near Hayton.Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Nazianz (9 mi from New Holstein)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged crops, stripped leaves from numerous trees and broke windows of several buildings in St. Nazianz.May 20, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kiel (4 mi from New Holstein)
Jun 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elkhart Lake (10 mi from New Holstein)
Sep 7, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Chilton (7 mi from New Holstein)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Holstein
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF0 | New Holstein 2 mi from New Holstein |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF1 | Kiel 2 mi from New Holstein |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Holstein
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Holstein since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 12, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Hayton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kiel 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | St Cloud 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Elkhart Lake, St Cloud 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Kiel 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Johnsburg, Chilton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Chilton 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 81 mph, estimated | Millhome, New Holstein, Kiel 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Chilton 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Marytown 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 New Holstein; 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 New Holstein.
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