Hail History

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Hail history for Union Grove, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 28, 2023
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Union Grove on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Union Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pleasant Prairie, Browns Lake, Eagle Lake
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Union Grove		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Union Grove Hrnr Airport, North Cape
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Union Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Waterford
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Union Grove		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 Union Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Union Grove

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (5).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr5May4Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Union Grove

Jul 28, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Waterford (10 mi from Union Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture of the hail was provided on social media.

Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (10 mi from Union Grove)

Mar 12, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caledonia (10 mi from Union Grove)

Jun 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burlington (9 mi from Union Grove)

May 12, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sturtevant (8 mi from Union Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Union Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Somers
9 mi from Union Grove		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0North Cape
7 mi from Union Grove		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Franksville Hunts Airport
9 mi from Union Grove		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF0Rochester
7 mi from Union Grove		3.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF1Somers
7 mi from Union Grove		4.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 22, 2010EF0Brighton
3 mi from Union Grove		0.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 22, 2010EF1Union Grove
2 mi from Union Grove		10.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Somers
8 mi from Union Grove		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Sturtevant
8 mi from Union Grove		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 27, 2010EF1Sturtevant
7 mi from Union Grove		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF0Kenosha Airport
8 mi from Union Grove		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2008EF0Kansasville
5 mi from Union Grove		3.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Union Grove

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Union Grove since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Oct 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSilver Lake, Sturtevant
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202665 mph, measuredEagle Lake, Pleasant Prairie
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, measuredKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202559 mph, measuredKenosha Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202564 mph, estimatedBohners Lake, Brighton, Paris
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedRochester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202258 mph, estimatedSalem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedSalem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202258 mph, estimatedSturtevant
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 Union Grove; 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 Union Grove.

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