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Hail history for Bristol, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristol on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Bristol
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pleasant Prairie, Bristol 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bristol |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bristol by year
When hail season peaks near Bristol
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Bristol
May 2, 2018 · 2.25 in · Lake Villa (10 mi from Bristol)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was report at several locations including 1.75 inch diameter hail at Deep Lake Road just south of Grass Lake Road and 2.25 inch diameter hail at Fairfield and Petite Lake Road.Sep 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (1 mi from Bristol)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trevor (3 mi from Bristol)
National Weather Service description (English): Lots of hail reported from the Spring Valley Country Club. The largest hail stones the size of golf balls.Jul 27, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pleasant Prairie (8 mi from Bristol)
Jun 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Wheatland (8 mi from Bristol)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristol
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Somers 9 mi from Bristol |
| Apr 14, 2026 | EF1 | Somers 9 mi from Bristol |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Channel Lake 9 mi from Bristol |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Wilmot 8 mi from Bristol |
| Nov 22, 2010 | EF0 | Brighton 7 mi from Bristol |
| Nov 22, 2010 | EF1 | Union Grove 8 mi from Bristol |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF0 | Kenosha Airport 6 mi from Bristol |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristol
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristol since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch, Silver Lake, Sturtevant 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Eagle Lake, Pleasant Prairie 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Kenosha Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Kenosha Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Munster 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Downtown Kenosha, Antioch 2 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Kenosha Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Antioch, Bohners Lake, Brighton 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Antioch, Loon Lake 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Antioch 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 Bristol; 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 Bristol.
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