Hail History

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Hail history for Rhinelander, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 14, 20211.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 4, 2014
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rhinelander on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 4, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Rhinelander

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rhinelander in the last two years.

Hail days near Rhinelander by year

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When hail season peaks near Rhinelander

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (4).

JanFebMar3Apr4May3Jun5Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rhinelander

Sep 4, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mc Naughton (6 mi from Rhinelander)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail up to tennis ball size northwest of Rhinelander.

May 31, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rhinelander (3 mi from Rhinelander)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail on County Highway W northeast of Rhinelander.

Jun 27, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rhinelander Airport (4 mi from Rhinelander)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail as large as golf ball size as they passed north of Rhinelander, causing damage to numerous vehicles.

Jul 14, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sugar Camp (8 mi from Rhinelander)

Jun 20, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Woodboro (7 mi from Rhinelander)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rhinelander

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 19, 2019EF0Lake George
7 mi from Rhinelander		5.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rhinelander

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rhinelander since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 12, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 25, 202470 mph, estimatedRhinelander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, measuredRhinelander Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202170 mph, estimatedRhinelander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202160 mph, estimatedWoodboro, Mc Naughton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202058 mph, estimatedRhinelander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 201964 mph, estimatedRhinelander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201964 mph, estimatedRhinelander
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 201862 mph, measuredOneida Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 201760 mph, estimatedWoodboro, Oneida Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 201660 mph, estimatedRhinelander
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 Rhinelander; 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

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 Rhinelander.

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