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Hail history for Hales Corners, WI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hales Corners on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Hales Corners

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20260.75 in
penny		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Hales Corners		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 21, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield, Mitchell Apt
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hales Corners		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Hales Corners
1 hail report · closest near the center of Hales Corners		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 20250.75 in
penny		New Berlin, Tess Corners, St Martins
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hales Corners		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Big Bend, Tess Corners, Muskego
8 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hales Corners		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		New Berlin, Prospect, Milwaukee County Zoo
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hales Corners		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 Hales Corners by year

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When hail season peaks near Hales Corners

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and August (10).

Jan1Feb1Mar11Apr6May7Jun4Jul10Aug7Sep2Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hales Corners

Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · St Martins (3 mi from Hales Corners)

May 12, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wauwatosa (10 mi from Hales Corners)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail resulted in broken windows, dented vehicles, and extensive damage to trees and shrubs.

May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Big Bend (9 mi from Hales Corners)

Sep 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Downtown Waukesha (10 mi from Hales Corners)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operators and the public reported hail ranging from 1 inch in diameter to 1.75 inches in diameter along a path from south of the city of Waukesha, through the city, to the southeast of downtown.

Jun 18, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brookfield (9 mi from Hales Corners)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hales Corners

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF0Muskego Lake
8 mi from Hales Corners		0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Franksville Hunts Airport
9 mi from Hales Corners		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Franklin Airport
7 mi from Hales Corners		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 12, 2022EF0Milwaukee County Zoo
5 mi from Hales Corners		3.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF2Big Bend
9 mi from Hales Corners		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 21, 2010EF1Big Bend
9 mi from Hales Corners		5.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hales Corners

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hales Corners since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Nov 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedWaukesha, West Milwaukee
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202681 mph, estimatedCaddy Vista
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Allis, West Milwaukee, Butler
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202561 mph, measuredMitchell Apt, Milwaukee County Zoo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202562 mph, measuredMitchell Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMilwaukee County Zoo, Elm Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202358 mph, estimatedCudahy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202360 mph, estimatedMuskego, Goerkes Corner, Downtown Milwaukee
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202358 mph, estimatedMilwaukee South Shore Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202258 mph, estimatedState Fair Park
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 Hales Corners; 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 Hales Corners.

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