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Hail history for Richland County, WI
49 hail reports in Richland County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2014.
Cities in Richland County
Recent hail in Richland County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Rockbridge 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Gillingham 1 hail report |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Richland Airport, Ithaca 3 hail reports |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Richland Center 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Richland County by year
When hail season peaks in Richland County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Richland County
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Richland County since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 28, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Excelsior 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Richland Center, Gillingham, West Lima 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Westport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cazenovia 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Buck Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 77 mph, measured | Tri Co Airport Lon 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 46 mph, estimated | Twin Bluffs, Richland Airport 2 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 62 mph, measured | Viola, Tri Co Airport Lon 2 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 52 mph, estimated | Viola 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 54 mph, estimated | Richland Center 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 Richland County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).