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Hail history for Black River Falls, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Black River Falls on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 24, 2006. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Black River Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Vaudreuil 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Black River Falls |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Vaudreuil 1 hail report · closest near the center of Black River Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Black River Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Black River Falls
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Black River Falls
Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Black River Falls (2 mi from Black River Falls)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Black River Falls (6 mi from Black River Falls)
Aug 1, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Vaudreuil (0 mi from Black River Falls)
Jun 11, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vaudreuil (0 mi from Black River Falls)
May 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Merrillan (9 mi from Black River Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Black River Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | EF? | Black River Falls 4 mi from Black River Falls |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Hatfield 8 mi from Black River Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Black River Falls
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Black River Falls since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 28, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sheppard 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Black River Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Hixton, Black River Falls, Vaudreuil 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Alma Center 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Sheppard 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Black River Falls, Vaudreuil 2 wind reports |
| May 25, 2021 | 46 mph, estimated | Alma Center 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Black River Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 40 mph, estimated | Disco 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Winnebago Mission 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 Black River Falls; 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 Black River Falls.
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