Hail History

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Hail history for Cottage Grove, WI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 14, 2026
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles75

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cottage Grove on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Cottage Grove

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20264 in
grapefruit		Burke, North Madison, Maple Bluff
41 hail reports · closest near the center of Cottage Grove		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20252.25 inSeminary Spgs, Camp Randall Stadium, Truax Field Madis
15 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Cottage Grove		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		Mc Farland, Cottage Grove, Stoughton
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Cottage Grove		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 Cottage Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Cottage Grove

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).

Jan1Feb2Mar6Apr11May9Jun5Jul5Aug2Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Cottage Grove

Apr 14, 2026 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Burke (5 mi from Cottage Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter confirms 4 inch diameter hail east of Maple Bluff. Size confirmed via photograph. Time confirmed via radar data.

Apr 13, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Monona (6 mi from Cottage Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail size ranged from 1.50 to 3.00 inches in diameter.

Jun 13, 2022 · 2.25 in · Sun Prairie (7 mi from Cottage Grove)

May 15, 2025 · 2.25 in · Seminary Spgs (4 mi from Cottage Grove)

Apr 3, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monona (7 mi from Cottage Grove)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cottage Grove

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2026EF1Utica
10 mi from Cottage Grove		5.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF1Marshall
8 mi from Cottage Grove		3.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 9, 2018EF0Deerfield
6 mi from Cottage Grove		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 7, 2017EF0Maple Bluff
8 mi from Cottage Grove		9.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 17, 2014EF1Maple Bluff
9 mi from Cottage Grove		1.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 8, 2011EF0Blooming Grove
8 mi from Cottage Grove		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Token Creek
10 mi from Cottage Grove		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Cottage Grove Airport
2 mi from Cottage Grove		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cottage Grove

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cottage Grove since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 20, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 202655 mph, measuredWindsor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, measuredSun Prairie, Camp Randall Stadium
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202681 mph, estimatedBlooming Grove, Mc Farland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202559 mph, measuredLondon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedCottage Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202561 mph, measuredNora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202464 mph, estimatedMaple Bluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedSun Prairie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202464 mph, estimatedMendota, Madison Truax Airport, Seminary Spgs
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202464 mph, estimatedSun Prairie
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 Cottage Grove; 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 Cottage Grove.

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