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Hail history for Racine, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Racine on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Racine ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Racine
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kenosha 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Racine |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Elmwood Park 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Racine |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Elmwood Park 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Racine |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Downtown Kenosha, Rawson, Downtown Racine 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Racine |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Racine by year
When hail season peaks near Racine
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Racine
May 12, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Downtown Racine (0 mi from Racine)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from 1 to 2.50 inches in diameter throughout various parts of Racine.May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Downtown Kenosha (8 mi from Racine)
Mar 12, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caledonia (9 mi from Racine)
Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Downtown Racine (2 mi from Racine)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Downtown Racine (0 mi from Racine)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Racine
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Somers 9 mi from Racine |
| Apr 14, 2026 | EF1 | Somers 9 mi from Racine |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Somers 7 mi from Racine |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Sturtevant 7 mi from Racine |
| Jun 27, 2010 | EF1 | Sturtevant 7 mi from Racine |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF1 | Somers 8 mi from Racine |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Racine
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Racine since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 30, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sturtevant 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Elmwood Park 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Downtown Racine, Racine Batten Airport, Wind Pt 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Downtown Racine 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Downtown Racine 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Oak Creek 1 wind report |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Horlick Racine Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Downtown Kenosha 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Sturtevant 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Downtown Kenosha 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 Racine; 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.
Nearby cities
- Kenosha
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48 hail days - West Allis
53 hail days - New Berlin
58 hail days - Wauwatosa
56 hail days - Waukegan
20 hail days - Brookfield
58 hail days - Waukesha
47 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 Racine.
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