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Hail history for Wauwatosa, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 12, 2014
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles140

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wauwatosa on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Wauwatosa ranks #181 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Wauwatosa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20260.75 in
penny		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wauwatosa		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield, Mitchell Apt
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Wauwatosa		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wauwatosa		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, Menomonee Falls
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wauwatosa		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 20250.75 in
penny		New Berlin, Tess Corners
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Wauwatosa		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Tess Corners, Greendale, State Fair Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Wauwatosa		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		New Berlin, Prospect, Milwaukee County Zoo
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wauwatosa		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 Wauwatosa by year

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When hail season peaks near Wauwatosa

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and August (10).

Jan1Feb2Mar12Apr7May8Jun4Jul10Aug8Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Wauwatosa

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brown Deer (7 mi from Wauwatosa)

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (2 mi from Wauwatosa)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.

Jun 18, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brookfield (6 mi from Wauwatosa)

May 15, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tess Corners (9 mi from Wauwatosa)

Jul 9, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brookfield (7 mi from Wauwatosa)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wauwatosa

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 12, 2022EF0Milwaukee County Zoo
3 mi from Wauwatosa		3.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wauwatosa

140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wauwatosa since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedFox Point
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202656 mph, measuredButler, Menomonee Falls, West Milwaukee
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202664 mph, measuredMenomonee Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 202661 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport, West Allis, West Milwaukee
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202582 mph, measuredMilwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202561 mph, measuredMitchell Apt, Milwaukee County Zoo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202562 mph, measuredMitchell Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedFussville, Marcy
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo, Elm Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMenomonee 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 Wauwatosa; 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 Wauwatosa.

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