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Hail history for Salem, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.9 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Salem
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bristol 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Salem |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | New Munster 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Salem |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salem by year
When hail season peaks near Salem
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Salem
May 2, 2018 · 2.9 in · Twin Lakes (8 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hail provided between 2 and 2.9 inches in diameter.May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bohners Lake (10 mi from Salem)
Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (3 mi from Salem)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (3 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.Jun 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Wheatland (6 mi from Salem)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2024 | EF0 | Powers Lake 8 mi from Salem |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Channel Lake 7 mi from Salem |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Wilmot 5 mi from Salem |
| Nov 22, 2010 | EF0 | Brighton 8 mi from Salem |
| Nov 22, 2010 | EF1 | Union Grove 8 mi from Salem |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF0 | Kenosha Airport 9 mi from Salem |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | Powers Lake 10 mi from Salem |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch, Silver Lake 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Eagle Lake, Pleasant Prairie 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Kenosha Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Kenosha Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Munster 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Kenosha Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Spring Grove, Bohners Lake 6 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Twin Lakes, Antioch, Loon Lake 3 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Antioch 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 Salem; 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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54 hail days
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 Salem.
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