Hail History

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Hail history for Port Washington, WI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 7, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Washington on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Port Washington

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Washington in the last two years.

Hail days near Port Washington by year

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When hail season peaks near Port Washington

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (4).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr6May1Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Port Washington

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cedarburg (9 mi from Port Washington)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saukville (3 mi from Port Washington)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburg (9 mi from Port Washington)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Washington (0 mi from Port Washington)

May 15, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cedarburg (8 mi from Port Washington)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Washington

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Washington since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 28, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedFive Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202458 mph, estimatedHoly Cross
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202458 mph, estimatedFive Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202360 mph, estimatedFredonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202258 mph, estimatedFive Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202260 mph, estimatedKnellsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202264 mph, estimatedPort Washington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202058 mph, estimatedFive Corners, Saukville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 201870 mph, estimatedGrafton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 201858 mph, estimatedCedarburg
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 Port Washington; 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 Port Washington.

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