Hail History

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Hail history for Waupun, WI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 1, 2026
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waupun on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 1, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Waupun

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Rosendale, Brandon
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Waupun		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Waupun Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Waupun		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Oak Center
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Waupun		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Burnett
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Waupun		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 Waupun by year

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When hail season peaks near Waupun

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr3May5Jun3Jul5Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Waupun

Jul 1, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rosendale (9 mi from Waupun)

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alto (4 mi from Waupun)

Jun 28, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fox Lake (10 mi from Waupun)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from 1 inch in diameter in Fox Lake to 1.75 inches southwest of Waupun. The ground was completely covered with hail in the Fox Lake area. No damage was reported, although damage was possible.

Aug 14, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oakfield (9 mi from Waupun)

Apr 27, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Waupun Airport (4 mi from Waupun)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waupun

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 16, 2025EF0Beaver Dam
8 mi from Waupun		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1Alto
7 mi from Waupun		4.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF0Ladoga
5 mi from Waupun		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF1Ladoga
5 mi from Waupun		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF0Oakfield
9 mi from Waupun		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 27, 2016EF1Brandon
7 mi from Waupun		4.5 mi long, 330 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Alto
7 mi from Waupun		2.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF1Markesan
9 mi from Waupun		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 10, 2008EF1Waupun Airport
5 mi from Waupun		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 3, 2006F0Alto
5 mi from Waupun		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waupun

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waupun since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedKekoskee
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedEast Waupun
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202660 mph, estimatedLadoga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202558 mph, estimatedFox Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202558 mph, estimatedBrandon, Waupun
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, measuredLeroy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202258 mph, estimatedWaupun Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202058 mph, estimatedRogersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202064 mph, estimatedWaupun
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 201958 mph, estimatedBrandon
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 Waupun; 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 Waupun.

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