Hail History

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Hail history for Waterford, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 15, 2025
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waterford on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Waterford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Mukwonago
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Waterford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Browns Lake, Eagle Lake, Waterford
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Waterford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Union Grove Hrnr Airport, North Cape
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Waterford		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20252.75 in
baseball		Rochester Fox Rvr Airport, East Troy, Big Bend
12 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Waterford		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Mukwonago, Waterford
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Waterford		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 Waterford by year

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When hail season peaks near Waterford

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).

1JanFeb4Mar5Apr5May7Jun5Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Waterford

Aug 2, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wind Lake (5 mi from Waterford)

May 15, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rochester Fox Rvr Airport (3 mi from Waterford)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis to baseball sized hail caused significant damage to vehicles.

Jul 28, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Waterford (0 mi from Waterford)

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

Jun 13, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vernon (10 mi from Waterford)

Jun 8, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mukwonago (9 mi from Waterford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterford

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF0Lyons Airport
9 mi from Waterford		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Caldwell
5 mi from Waterford		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Muskego Lake
7 mi from Waterford		0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0North Cape
7 mi from Waterford		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Franksville Hunts Airport
8 mi from Waterford		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF0Rochester
3 mi from Waterford		3.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF1Rochester Fox Rvr Airport
5 mi from Waterford		5.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 12, 2022EF0Burlington
8 mi from Waterford		4.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 18, 2015EF0Caldwell
5 mi from Waterford		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 18, 2015EF1Phantom Lake
6 mi from Waterford		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 22, 2010EF0Brighton
9 mi from Waterford		0.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 22, 2010EF1Union Grove
10 mi from Waterford		10.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waterford

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waterford since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202665 mph, measuredEagle Lake, Burlington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Troy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202670 mph, estimatedBurlington Airport, Lake Beulah, Rochester Fox Rvr Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedBrighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202561 mph, measuredPhantom Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202458 mph, estimatedHoney Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202375 mph, estimatedLake Beulah, Rochester, East Troy
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202258 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 12, 202258 mph, estimatedBrowns Lake
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 Waterford; 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 Waterford.

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