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Hail history for Altoona, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Altoona on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Altoona
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Fall Creek, Altoona 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Altoona |
| May 15, 2025 | 4 in grapefruit | Eau Claire, Altoona, Cleghorn 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Altoona |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Altoona by year
When hail season peaks near Altoona
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Altoona
May 15, 2025 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Eau Claire (1 mi from Altoona)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail fell near US-35 between Eau Claire and Altoona. The largest report was up to 4 inches in diameter. There was also a report of damage to siding due to the large hail.Oct 3, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cleghorn (8 mi from Altoona)
Apr 24, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Altoona (4 mi from Altoona)
May 25, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eau Claire (5 mi from Altoona)
Jun 19, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fall Creek (9 mi from Altoona)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Altoona
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Bateman 10 mi from Altoona |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Altoona
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Altoona since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 11, 2022.
| 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 | 64 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Eau Claire, Eau Claire Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Brackett, Chippewa Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Chippewa Falls, Altoona 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Eau Claire Airport 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 Altoona; 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
- Eau Claire
30 hail days - Lake Hallie
30 hail days - Chippewa Falls
25 hail days - Lake Wissota
20 hail days - Mondovi
15 hail days - Bloomer
15 hail days - Menomonie
25 hail days - Stanley
8 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 Altoona.
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