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Hail history for La Crosse County, WI
132 hail reports in La Crosse County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jul 28, 2023.
Cities in La Crosse County
- La Crosse
38 hail days - North La Crosse
39 hail days - Onalaska
39 hail days - Holmen
45 hail days - West Salem
33 hail days - French Island
43 hail days
Recent hail in La Crosse County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Onalaska, Holmen 3 hail reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New Amsterdam, Lytle, Midway 3 hail reports |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Onalaska 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Newburg Corners 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in La Crosse County by year
When hail season peaks in La Crosse County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in La Crosse County
186 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in La Crosse County since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 22, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | New Amsterdam, Holmen 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | French Island, West Salem 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Onalaska 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | La Crosse Muni, Herrington, West La Crosse 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Onalaska, La Crosse Muni, Holmen 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | La Crosse Muni 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Onalaska, La Crosse Muni, Council Bay 6 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 68 mph, measured | La Crosse Muni, Onalaska, La Crosse 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | West Salem, Bangor, Onalaska 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | West Salem 1 wind report |
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 La Crosse County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).