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Hail history for Waupaca, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waupaca on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Waupaca
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Waupaca 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Waupaca |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Waupaca by year
When hail season peaks near Waupaca
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Waupaca
May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sheridan (6 mi from Waupaca)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on U.S. Highway 10 south of Sheridan.May 27, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waupaca (1 mi from Waupaca)
Jul 6, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waupaca (2 mi from Waupaca)
Jun 16, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rural (7 mi from Waupaca)
Apr 12, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Little Hope (3 mi from Waupaca)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waupaca
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2019 | EF1 | Waupaca 2 mi from Waupaca |
| Jul 20, 2019 | EF0 | Weyauwega 8 mi from Waupaca |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waupaca
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waupaca since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 14, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Scandinavia 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Lind Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Scandinavia 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Waupaca Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | King 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Rural, Little Hope 3 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Waupaca 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Scandinavia, Sheridan, Iola 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Waupaca 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Waupaca 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 Waupaca; 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 Waupaca.
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