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Hail history for Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20065.5 inJun 7, 2007

Hail days since 200634

Days with hail 1 inch or larger18

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wisconsin Rapids on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Jun 7, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Wisconsin Rapids

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 24, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	Rudolph 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 2026	1 in quarter	Vesper 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Biron, Kellner, Wisconsin Rapids 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	1 in quarter	Kellner 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	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 Wisconsin Rapids by year

When hail season peaks near Wisconsin Rapids

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and August (7).

Largest hail storms near Wisconsin Rapids

Jun 7, 2007 · 5.5 in · Port Edwards (4 mi from Wisconsin Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced baseball and softball size hail in Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids. A 5.5 inch diameter hailstone that fell at Port Edwards was the second largest hailstone ever measured in Wisconsin. (The record largest hailstone in Wisconsin is 5.7 inches in diameter, which fell in Wausau on May 22, 1921.) Approximately 6,000 house and business roofs sustained at least minor damage. Over 500 vehicles were also damaged. Nine schools in the area sustained damage of $6.9 million alone. Total property damage was estimated at $45 million.

Aug 2, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Rudolph (8 mi from Wisconsin Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorms dropped three-inch diameter hail as it passed through Rudloph. The time of this event is estimated based on radar data.

Jul 27, 2014 · 2.25 in · Wisconsin Rapids (0 mi from Wisconsin Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter as it passed through Wisconsin Rapids. Hail covered the ground and damaged at least 10 vehicles, denting them and breaking windshields.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander Southwd Airport (3 mi from Wisconsin Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell east of Wisconsin Rapids.

May 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexander Southwd Airport (1 mi from Wisconsin Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wisconsin Rapids

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 22, 2011	EF1	Kellner 8 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	19.1 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jun 7, 2007	EF0	Wisc Rpds South Co Airport 3 mi from Wisconsin Rapids	0.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wisconsin Rapids

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wisconsin Rapids since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 23, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 23, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Alexander Southwd Airport, Nekoosa 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Vesper, Kellner 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	63 mph, measured	Alexander Southwd Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 2021	69 mph, measured	Wisconsin Rapids 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2021	59 mph, measured	Wisconsin Rapids 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2021	60 mph, estimated	Rudolph 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 2020	59 mph, measured	Alexander Southwd Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 2020	61 mph, measured	Wisconsin Rapids 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 2019	64 mph, estimated	Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 2019	60 mph, estimated	Nekoosa 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 Wisconsin Rapids; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Wisconsin Rapids.

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