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Hail history for Rice Lake, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rice Lake on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 19, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Rice Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rice Lake 1 hail report · closest near the center of Rice Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rice Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Rice Lake
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Rice Lake
Jul 20, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake Arrowhd Airport (2 mi from Rice Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of quarter, up to tennis ball size hail were observed in the south part of Rice Lake, then southeast toward Canton, Wisconsin.May 16, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake Regional Airport (7 mi from Rice Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of very large hail occurred around Cameron, the largest was tennis ball size.Jul 19, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rice Lake (3 mi from Rice Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to tennis ball size with hail breaking through a large retailer's roof.Jul 14, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mikana (10 mi from Rice Lake)
Aug 6, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canton (6 mi from Rice Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rice Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Mikana 9 mi from Rice Lake |
| Jul 27, 2010 | EF1 | Lake Chetek 9 mi from Rice Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rice Lake
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rice Lake since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 30, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Rice Lake Regional Airport, Rice Lake 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 81 mph, estimated | Barron 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 69 mph, estimated | Rice Lake, Cameron 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Rice Lake, Haugen 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake; 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 Rice Lake.
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