Hail History

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Hail history for Ripon, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Sep 7, 2021
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles51

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ripon on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ripon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Brandon
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ripon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Ripon
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ripon		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Green Lake
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ripon		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 Ripon by year

406072080911031112131141151621718119120121222324125226

When hail season peaks near Ripon

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

JanFebMar4Apr3May4Jun5Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ripon

Sep 7, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ripon (1 mi from Ripon)

National Weather Service description (English): Reports of 3/4 inch diameter hail up to 2 inch hail.

Jul 1, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marquette (9 mi from Ripon)

Aug 7, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Berlin (9 mi from Ripon)

Jul 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brandon (8 mi from Ripon)

Aug 25, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Berlin (9 mi from Ripon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ripon

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2016EF1Brandon
8 mi from Ripon		4.5 mi long, 330 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Markesan
10 mi from Ripon		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Fairwater
5 mi from Ripon		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Green Lake
5 mi from Ripon		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 10, 2011EF0Berlin
7 mi from Ripon		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 30, 2010EF1Berlin
7 mi from Ripon		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ripon

51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ripon since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Sep 2, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202668 mph, measuredRipon, Green Lake, Fairwater
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202660 mph, estimatedFairwater
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedRipon, Green Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202558 mph, estimatedBrandon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedEureka
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202463 mph, estimatedRipon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedRipon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202260 mph, estimatedGreen Lake, Ripon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202175 mph, estimatedRipon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 201958 mph, estimatedBrandon
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 Ripon; 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 Ripon.

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