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Hail history for Richmond, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 2, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Richmond
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Milton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Whitewater 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Cold Spg 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Richmond |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Richmond by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Richmond
Apr 2, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitewater (9 mi from Richmond)
May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (1 mi from Richmond)
Aug 30, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Richmond (4 mi from Richmond)
Sep 7, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Delavan (8 mi from Richmond)
Jun 18, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitewater (8 mi from Richmond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Emerald Grove 9 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Johnstown Center 6 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Richmond 3 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Darien 6 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Delavan 5 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF1 | Delavan Lake 6 mi from Richmond |
| Jun 22, 2024 | EF1 | Delavan Airport 9 mi from Richmond |
| May 26, 2024 | EF0 | Emerald Grove 10 mi from Richmond |
| May 26, 2024 | EF0 | Cold Spg 10 mi from Richmond |
| May 7, 2024 | EF1 | Darien 9 mi from Richmond |
| Jul 13, 2023 | EF0 | Emerald Grove 8 mi from Richmond |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Richmond 2 mi from Richmond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Darien 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitewater 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Elkhorn, Whitewater 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitewater 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 77 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Wandawega, Millard 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Millard 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Whtwtr Clover Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairfield, Delavan 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Darien 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 Richmond; 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 Richmond.
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