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Hail history for South Milwaukee, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Milwaukee on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near South Milwaukee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Greenfield, Mitchell Apt 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from South Milwaukee |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hales Corners 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from South Milwaukee |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | St Martins 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from South Milwaukee |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rawson, Greendale, Oak Creek 6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from South Milwaukee |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Downtown Milwaukee 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from South Milwaukee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Milwaukee by year
When hail season peaks near South Milwaukee
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near South Milwaukee
Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · St Martins (9 mi from South Milwaukee)
Mar 12, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caledonia (8 mi from South Milwaukee)
May 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rawson (4 mi from South Milwaukee)
Nov 17, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Milwaukee (0 mi from South Milwaukee)
May 7, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oak Creek (3 mi from South Milwaukee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Milwaukee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Franklin Airport 9 mi from South Milwaukee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Milwaukee
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Milwaukee since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 30, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Cudahy 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Caddy Vista 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Allis, West Milwaukee 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Mitchell Apt 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Mitchell Apt 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cudahy 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Milwaukee Bradford Beach, Oak Creek 2 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Milwaukee South Shore Park 1 wind report |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 72 mph, measured | Cudahy, Mitchell Apt, West Allis 3 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Wauwatosa, Milwaukee South Shore Park, West Milwaukee 3 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 South Milwaukee; 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 South Milwaukee.
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