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Hail history for Oshkosh, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oshkosh on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Oshkosh ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Oshkosh
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Oshkosh 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Oshkosh |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oshkosh by year
When hail season peaks near Oshkosh
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Oshkosh
Jul 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oshkosh (1 mi from Oshkosh)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail as they passed through Oshkosh. Approximately 500 homes and two dozen vehicles sustained at least minor damage as a result of the large hail in east-central Winnebago County.Jul 10, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Oshkosh (1 mi from Oshkosh)
Jun 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Larsen (8 mi from Oshkosh)
Oct 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Wittman Field Osh (3 mi from Oshkosh)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Wittman Field Osh (2 mi from Oshkosh)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oshkosh
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2020 | EF0 | Wittman Field Osh 9 mi from Oshkosh |
| Jun 20, 2020 | EF0 | Butte Des Morts 8 mi from Oshkosh |
| Jun 20, 2020 | EF0 | Butte Des Morts 7 mi from Oshkosh |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Wittman Field Osh 6 mi from Oshkosh |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oshkosh
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oshkosh since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Sep 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Omro, Wittman Field 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Oshkosh 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Wittman Field 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Wittman Field, Oshkosh 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Wittman Field Osh, Oshkosh 3 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Oshkosh 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Oshkosh 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Oshkosh 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 72 mph, measured | Wittman Field Osh 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Wittman Field Osh, Butte Des Morts, Oshkosh 5 wind reports |
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 Oshkosh; 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 Oshkosh.
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