Hail History

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Hail history for River Falls, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Sep 20, 2022
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Falls on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Sep 20, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near River Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Hudson
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from River Falls		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 River Falls by year

106107308309110111112113114151162171819120212224232425126

When hail season peaks near River Falls

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).

JanFebMar1Apr3May4Jun8Jul6Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near River Falls

Sep 20, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · River Falls (1 mi from River Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media had several pictures of large hail that fell around River Falls, Wisconsin. One of the pictures measured 3 inches in diameter. Based on pictures and social media posts, there was a swath of this large hail that occurred on the northwest side of River Falls, and moved over the town, and exited on the southeast side.

May 19, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hudson (9 mi from River Falls)

Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roberts (9 mi from River Falls)

Jun 11, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (9 mi from River Falls)

Jul 24, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hudson (10 mi from River Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball size hail and sporadic tree damage reported in eastern Hudson.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2024EF0Beldenville
6 mi from River Falls		6.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2020EF0Prescott
8 mi from River Falls		6.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF1Beldenville
7 mi from River Falls		11.3 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jul 7, 2014EF0Point Douglas
10 mi from River Falls		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2014EF0Prescott
9 mi from River Falls		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2010EF2Beldenville
7 mi from River Falls		15.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Burkhardt
8 mi from River Falls		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Falls

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Falls since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 25, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202460 mph, estimatedHudson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedBeldenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedRiver Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202460 mph, estimatedAfton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202372 mph, estimatedHudson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202178 mph, estimatedHudson, Roberts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202170 mph, estimatedRoberts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 201858 mph, estimatedHudson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 201664 mph, estimatedPrescott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 201660 mph, estimatedRiver Falls
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 River Falls; 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 River Falls.

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