Hail History

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Hail history for Medford, WI

Last hail within 10 milesOct 5, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 28, 2023
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Medford on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 28, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Medford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Oct 5, 20241 in
quarter		Medford
1 hail report · closest near the center of Medford		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 Medford by year

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When hail season peaks near Medford

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and August (3).

JanFebMar2Apr4May2Jun2Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Medford

Jul 28, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Medford (1 mi from Medford)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media reported tennis ball sized hail near Medford.

Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whittlesey (6 mi from Medford)

Apr 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whittlesey (5 mi from Medford)

Jul 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stetsonville (9 mi from Medford)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whittlesey (9 mi from Medford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Medford

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 5, 2024EF0Medford
3 mi from Medford		1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Medford

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Medford since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 19, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedMaplehurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202463 mph, estimatedMedford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202158 mph, estimatedWhittlesey, Medford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201961 mph, measuredMaplehurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 201752 mph, estimatedMedford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 201758 mph, estimatedStetsonville, Dorchester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 201761 mph, estimatedDorchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 201654 mph, estimatedMedford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 201658 mph, estimatedMedford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 201458 mph, estimatedMedford, Whittlesey
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 Medford; 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 Medford.

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