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Hail history for Portage, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portage on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Portage
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Baraboo Bell Airport, Portage 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Portage |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Portage by year
When hail season peaks near Portage
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Portage
Jun 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Portage (1 mi from Portage)
May 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Briggsville (10 mi from Portage)
Jun 16, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dekorra (6 mi from Portage)
Apr 19, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poynette (9 mi from Portage)
May 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baraboo Bell Airport (9 mi from Portage)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portage
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | EF1 | Briggsville 9 mi from Portage |
| May 15, 2025 | EF? | Portage 2 mi from Portage |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Dekorra 3 mi from Portage |
| Jun 16, 2018 | EF0 | Poynette 9 mi from Portage |
| Apr 25, 2008 | EF1 | Dekorra 6 mi from Portage |
| Apr 25, 2008 | EF0 | Wyocena 6 mi from Portage |
| Jun 6, 2006 | F0 | Lake Delton 9 mi from Portage |
| Jun 6, 2006 | F1 | Portage 6 mi from Portage |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portage
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portage since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 7, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 80 mph, estimated | Endeavor 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Portage 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Poynette 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Portage 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston, Portage, Pardeeville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Okee 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Pardeeville, Wyocena 3 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Pardeeville, Marcellon 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Portage 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 Portage; 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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22 hail days
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 Portage.
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