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Hail history for Eau Claire County, WI
76 hail reports in Eau Claire County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 15, 2025.
Cities in Eau Claire County
Recent hail in Eau Claire County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Foster, Fall Creek, Ludington 4 hail reports |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Foster, Augusta 2 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 4 in grapefruit | Eau Claire, Altoona, Cleghorn 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Eau Claire County by year
When hail season peaks in Eau Claire County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Eau Claire County
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Eau Claire County since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 10, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Altoona 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Wilson, Brackett 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Altoona 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Wilson, Fairchild, Eau Claire 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Allen, Foster 2 wind reports |
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 Eau Claire County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).