Hail History

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Hail history for Kaukauna, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Sep 7, 2021
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles96

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kaukauna on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Kaukauna

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Darboy
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Kaukauna		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Appleton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Kaukauna		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20260.88 in
nickel		Applecreek
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Kaukauna		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 Kaukauna by year

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When hail season peaks near Kaukauna

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and August (8).

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Largest hail storms near Kaukauna

Sep 7, 2021 · 4.5 in (softball) · Applecreek (6 mi from Kaukauna)

National Weather Service description (English): Grapefruit size hail fell north northeast of Appleton near Apple Creek. This is the largest hail measured in Outagamie County and ties for the third largest hail in Wisconsin history. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

Jun 17, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Appleton (6 mi from Kaukauna)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced hail that was slightly smaller than tennis ball size as they passed through Appleton. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jul 16, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · High Cliff (7 mi from Kaukauna)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter caused damage to approximately 20 homes and several cars.

Jul 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Menasha (10 mi from Kaukauna)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail near Menasha caused extensive damage to the roof and siding of a house.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kaukauna (1 mi from Kaukauna)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kaukauna

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Appleton
8 mi from Kaukauna
May 21, 2024EF1Kaukauna
2 mi from Kaukauna		2.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 20, 2019EF0Little Chute
3 mi from Kaukauna		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Appleton
8 mi from Kaukauna		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF1Darboy
7 mi from Kaukauna		7.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 14, 2017EF0Mackville
9 mi from Kaukauna		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2016EF0Mackville
9 mi from Kaukauna		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Holland
5 mi from Kaukauna		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Forest Jct
6 mi from Kaukauna		5.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Greenville
9 mi from Kaukauna		13.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Mackville
8 mi from Kaukauna		11.3 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 7, 2013EF1Mackville
8 mi from Kaukauna		9.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kaukauna

96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kaukauna since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 7, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedDarboy
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedHigh Cliff State Pa, Appleton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedDarboy, Appleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202560 mph, estimatedHigh Cliff Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202560 mph, estimatedMackville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedAppleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedAppleton, Kaukauna, Freedom
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedLittle Chute, Kaukauna
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202364 mph, estimatedWrightstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202279 mph, measuredDundas, High Cliff Jct
2 wind reports		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 Kaukauna; 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 Kaukauna.

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