Hail History

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Hail history for Whitefish Bay, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 12, 2014
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitefish Bay on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Whitefish Bay

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Milwaukee Timmerman Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whitefish Bay		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		State Fair Park
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Whitefish Bay		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Milwaukee County Zoo, Downtown Milwaukee
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Whitefish Bay		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 Whitefish Bay by year

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When hail season peaks near Whitefish Bay

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (7).

JanFeb2Mar10Apr6May7Jun3Jul6Aug5Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Whitefish Bay

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brown Deer (5 mi from Whitefish Bay)

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (5 mi from Whitefish Bay)

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

Jun 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bayside (8 mi from Whitefish Bay)

Sep 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mitchell Apt (9 mi from Whitefish Bay)

Jun 17, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Downtown Milwaukee (7 mi from Whitefish Bay)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitefish Bay

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitefish Bay since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedFox Point, Bayside
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202656 mph, measuredButler, Bayside, West Milwaukee
4 wind reports		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, 202558 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedMarcy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedDowntown Milwaukee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202360 mph, estimatedMilwaukee Bradford Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202358 mph, estimatedMilwaukee South Shore Park
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 Whitefish Bay; 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 Whitefish Bay.

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