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Hail history for Eau Claire, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eau Claire on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Eau Claire ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Eau Claire
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Altoona 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Eau Claire |
| May 15, 2025 | 4 in grapefruit | Eau Claire, Altoona, Cleghorn 5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Eau Claire |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Elk Mound 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Eau Claire |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Eau Claire by year
When hail season peaks near Eau Claire
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Eau Claire
May 15, 2025 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Eau Claire (1 mi from Eau Claire)
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.May 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eau Claire (8 mi from Eau Claire)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eau Claire (9 mi from Eau Claire)
Oct 3, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rock Falls (9 mi from Eau Claire)
Apr 24, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Altoona (7 mi from Eau Claire)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eau Claire
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | EF0 | Albertville 8 mi from Eau Claire |
| Sep 24, 2019 | EF3 | Albertville 9 mi from Eau Claire |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eau Claire
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eau Claire since 2006, on 41 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 | 60 mph, estimated | Eau Claire 1 wind report |
| 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 | Albertville, 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 Eau Claire; 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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15 hail days - Bloomer
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25 hail days - Stanley
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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 Eau Claire.
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