Hail History

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Hail history for Pell Lake, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.9 inMay 2, 2018
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pell Lake on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.9 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Pell Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Pell Lake, Lake Geneva
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pell Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		New Munster
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Pell Lake		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 Pell Lake by year

3062073080911011111211331431521631721821920121221232425226

When hail season peaks near Pell Lake

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

1JanFeb3Mar4Apr6May8Jun3Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pell Lake

May 2, 2018 · 2.9 in · Twin Lakes (5 mi from Pell Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hail provided between 2 and 2.9 inches in diameter.

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bohners Lake (7 mi from Pell Lake)

Apr 9, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pell Lake (1 mi from Pell Lake)

Aug 9, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pell Lake (3 mi from Pell Lake)

Jun 1, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lake Geneva Plyby Airport (7 mi from Pell Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pell Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2024EF1Linton
9 mi from Pell Lake		5.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Powers Lake
4 mi from Pell Lake		1.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF0Lake Geneva
4 mi from Pell Lake		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Como
10 mi from Pell Lake		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 12, 2022EF0Lake Geneva Plyby Airport
4 mi from Pell Lake		2.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Oct 12, 2022EF0Burlington
9 mi from Pell Lake		4.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Channel Lake
9 mi from Pell Lake		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF1Wilmot
10 mi from Pell Lake		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF0Zenda
5 mi from Pell Lake		3.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 18, 2015EF1Lake Geneva
5 mi from Pell Lake		4.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Alden
9 mi from Pell Lake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008EF1Pell Lake
1 mi from Pell Lake		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pell Lake

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pell Lake since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 6, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSilver Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBohners Lake, Lake Geneva, Pell Lake
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Munster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedSpring Grove, Bohners Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202564 mph, estimatedHebron
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202460 mph, estimatedBelden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202475 mph, estimatedTwin Lakes, Hebron, Richmond
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202458 mph, estimatedHebron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202363 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202370 mph, estimatedGalt Airport
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 Pell Lake; 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 Pell Lake.

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