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Hail history for Richfield, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 13, 2006
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richfield on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Richfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20261 in
quarter		Jackson
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Richfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20262 in
hen egg		Menomonee Falls, Merton, Monches
10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Richfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hartford, Colgate
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Richfield		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 Richfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Richfield

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar6Apr9May5Jun5Jul5Aug6SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Richfield

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Menomonee Falls (7 mi from Richfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail sized ranged from 1.00 to 2.75 inches in diameter.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (6 mi from Richfield)

Apr 14, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Menomonee Falls (6 mi from Richfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reports 2 inch diameter hail northeast of Menomonee Falls.

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Germantown (5 mi from Richfield)

Aug 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dheinsville (2 mi from Richfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richfield

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 18, 2026EF?Hubertus
3 mi from Richfield
Apr 14, 2026EF2Merton
9 mi from Richfield		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 9, 2018EF0Holy Hill
8 mi from Richfield		5.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2015EF0Germantown
6 mi from Richfield		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2015EF0Freistadt
7 mi from Richfield		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 3, 2007EF1Kirchhayn
8 mi from Richfield		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 2, 2007EF0Jackson
2 mi from Richfield		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richfield

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richfield since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 1, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedHubertus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHubertus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedRichfield, Hubertus, Sussex
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202664 mph, measuredMenomonee Falls, Jackson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedLannon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMeeker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedFussville, Five Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202458 mph, estimatedPlat, Five Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMenomonee Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202364 mph, estimatedHartford, Hubertus
2 wind reports		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 Richfield; 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 Richfield.

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