Hail History

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Hail history for Whitewater, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 2, 2026
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitewater on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 2, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Whitewater

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Little Prairie
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Whitewater		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20262 in
hen egg		Whitewater
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Whitewater		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Little Prairie
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Whitewater		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20252 in
hen egg		Cold Spg, Palmyra, Fort Atkinson
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Whitewater		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 Whitewater by year

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When hail season peaks near Whitewater

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and May (4).

Jan1Feb1Mar4Apr4May4Jun4Jul5Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Whitewater

Apr 18, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cold Spg (6 mi from Whitewater)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail size measured around 2.34 inches in diameter.

Apr 2, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whitewater (2 mi from Whitewater)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eagle (10 mi from Whitewater)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter in a 4-mile wide swath from the southwest corner of Waukesha County northeast to North Prairie.

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Atkinson (9 mi from Whitewater)

May 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Atkinson (8 mi from Whitewater)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail diameter ranged from 1 to 1.75 inches.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitewater

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2024EF0Cold Spg
5 mi from Whitewater		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Palmyra
10 mi from Whitewater		0.8 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Palmyra
8 mi from Whitewater		2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF1Johnstown
10 mi from Whitewater		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF1Richmond
9 mi from Whitewater		3.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF0Lake Koshkonong
9 mi from Whitewater		2.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF0Cold Spg
4 mi from Whitewater		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitewater

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitewater since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 17, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedFort Atkinson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWhitewater
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202658 mph, estimatedWhitewater
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedWhitewater
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202577 mph, estimatedRichmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202470 mph, estimatedWandawega, Millard
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202470 mph, estimatedMillard
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202464 mph, estimatedLake Koshkonong
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, estimatedWhtwtr Clover Vly Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202358 mph, estimatedFort Atkinson, Whitewater
3 wind reports		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 Whitewater; 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 Whitewater.

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