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Hail history for Lake Wisconsin, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Wisconsin on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Lake Wisconsin
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Merrimac 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lake Wisconsin |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Wisconsin by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Wisconsin
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Lake Wisconsin
Jun 18, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dane (9 mi from Lake Wisconsin)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail increased from 1.75 at 22:23 to 2.75 at 22:25.Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roxbury (8 mi from Lake Wisconsin)
Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baraboo (10 mi from Lake Wisconsin)
Apr 13, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Devils Lake (8 mi from Lake Wisconsin)
Jun 16, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dekorra (7 mi from Lake Wisconsin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Wisconsin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF1 | Dekorra 10 mi from Lake Wisconsin |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF1 | Dane 8 mi from Lake Wisconsin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Wisconsin
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Wisconsin since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Portage, Lake Wisconsin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Arlington, Poynette 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Merrimac 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Prairie Du Sac Airport, Merrimac, Lodi 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Poynette 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Okee, Dane 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Okee 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Merrimac, Okee 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Okee, Merrimac 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Okee 1 wind report |
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 Lake Wisconsin; 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.
Nearby cities
- Baraboo
22 hail days - Waunakee
53 hail days - Middleton
55 hail days - Sun Prairie
44 hail days - Madison
57 hail days - Verona
45 hail days - Fitchburg
42 hail days - Stoughton
32 hail days
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 Lake Wisconsin.
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