Hail History

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Hail history for West Salem, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jul 28, 2023
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Salem on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jul 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near West Salem

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Onalaska, Holmen
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from West Salem		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 20261 in
quarter		Midway
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Salem		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20261 in
quarter		Onalaska
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Salem		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 West Salem by year

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When hail season peaks near West Salem

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr4May9Jun8Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Salem

Jul 28, 2023 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Neshbonoc Lake (2 mi from West Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported softball sized hail near Neshbonoc Lake via Social Media picture.

Jun 7, 2007 · 3.5 in · Bangor (5 mi from West Salem)

Jul 25, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West La Crosse (10 mi from West Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail with a diameter of 2.5 inches fell just north of Interstate 90 on French Island.

Apr 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Herrington (8 mi from West Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the National Weather Service office and damaged several vehicles.

Jul 6, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joseph (8 mi from West Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by an NWS employee west of St. Joseph.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Salem

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2025EF1Barre Mills
7 mi from West Salem		5.1 mi long, 130 yd wide
Jun 25, 2025EF0Barre Mills
7 mi from West Salem		1.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 23, 2022EF0Medary
5 mi from West Salem		2.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF1West Salem Airport
3 mi from West Salem		2.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Rockland
7 mi from West Salem		1.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Leon
9 mi from West Salem		6.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF1Barre Mills
4 mi from West Salem		6.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Salem

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Salem since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 4, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202657 mph, measuredHolmen
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202667 mph, measuredFrench Island, West Salem
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedOnalaska
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202566 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni, Herrington, West La Crosse
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202469 mph, estimatedOnalaska, La Crosse Muni, Holmen
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202463 mph, measuredOnalaska, La Crosse Muni, West La Crosse
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202368 mph, measuredLa Crosse Muni, Onalaska, La Crosse
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202375 mph, estimatedWest Salem, Bangor, Onalaska
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202349 mph, estimatedWest Salem
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 West Salem; 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 West Salem.

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