Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Wisconsin, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 18, 2009
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles46

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Merrimac
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lake Wisconsin		NOAA Storm Events

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

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When hail season peaks near Lake Wisconsin

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and June (5).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr3May5Jun3Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

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

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2021EF1Dekorra
10 mi from Lake Wisconsin		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF1Dane
8 mi from Lake Wisconsin		1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 202659 mph, measuredPortage, Lake Wisconsin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202663 mph, measuredArlington, Poynette
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedMerrimac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202681 mph, estimatedPrairie Du Sac Airport, Merrimac, Lodi
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202569 mph, measuredPoynette
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedOkee, Dane
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, estimatedOkee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202381 mph, estimatedMerrimac, Okee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202260 mph, estimatedOkee, Merrimac
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202160 mph, estimatedOkee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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

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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