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Wisconsin · 72 counties
Hail history in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 9,171 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 5,488 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) in Wood County on June 7, 2007.
When it hails in Wisconsin
All recorded Wisconsin events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Wisconsin county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 555 | 390 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Waukesha County | 260 | 161 | 3.75″ | 2026 |
| Grant County | 252 | 153 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Marathon County | 221 | 122 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| La Crosse County | 220 | 127 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Milwaukee County | 212 | 106 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Trempealeau County | 204 | 136 | 3.5″ | 2026 |
| Dodge County | 197 | 118 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Monroe County | 196 | 103 | 4.5″ | 2026 |
| Outagamie County | 181 | 126 | 4.5″ | 2026 |
| St. Croix County | 181 | 120 | 4.5″ | 2025 |
| Jefferson County | 176 | 99 | 4.25″ | 2026 |
| Rock County | 173 | 115 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Barron County | 172 | 105 | 3.5″ | 2024 |
| Sawyer County | 171 | 102 | 3.5″ | 2026 |
| Price County | 164 | 81 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Clark County | 154 | 75 | 3.5″ | 2026 |
| Burnett County | 150 | 85 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Vernon County | 150 | 85 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Sauk County | 147 | 93 | 4.25″ | 2026 |
| Chippewa County | 144 | 90 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Oneida County | 142 | 95 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Juneau County | 141 | 85 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Winnebago County | 141 | 77 | 4.25″ | 2025 |
| Washington County | 139 | 80 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Columbia County | 138 | 71 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Buffalo County | 137 | 66 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Wood County | 136 | 77 | 5.5″ | 2026 |
| Walworth County | 135 | 85 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Dunn County | 132 | 83 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Pierce County | 129 | 78 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Eau Claire County | 126 | 75 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Washburn County | 124 | 71 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Jackson County | 122 | 70 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Racine County | 122 | 68 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Brown County | 121 | 67 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Waupaca County | 117 | 65 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Vilas County | 116 | 63 | 3.0″ | 2024 |
| Adams County | 109 | 67 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Polk County | 109 | 63 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Taylor County | 109 | 67 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Bayfield County | 108 | 74 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Portage County | 108 | 64 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Douglas County | 106 | 67 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Marinette County | 105 | 60 | 3.5″ | 2025 |
| Iowa County | 102 | 73 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Fond du Lac County | 98 | 57 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Calumet County | 95 | 61 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Crawford County | 94 | 43 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Green County | 94 | 72 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Lincoln County | 91 | 49 | 4.5″ | 2025 |
| Richland County | 88 | 49 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Oconto County | 85 | 55 | 4.0″ | 2025 |
| Door County | 82 | 42 | 3.0″ | 2023 |
| Lafayette County | 80 | 60 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Rusk County | 77 | 35 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Waushara County | 77 | 52 | 4.25″ | 2023 |
| Kenosha County | 74 | 46 | 2.9″ | 2026 |
| Marquette County | 73 | 40 | 4.25″ | 2026 |
| Green Lake County | 72 | 39 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Ozaukee County | 71 | 39 | 3.0″ | 2024 |
| Ashland County | 70 | 42 | 3.0″ | 2023 |
| Manitowoc County | 69 | 44 | 3.0″ | 2024 |
| Sheboygan County | 69 | 38 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Shawano County | 68 | 46 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Forest County | 61 | 40 | 2.75″ | 2022 |
| Langlade County | 58 | 28 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Kewaunee County | 50 | 39 | 2.5″ | 2024 |
| Pepin County | 44 | 29 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Iron County | 40 | 19 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Florence County | 26 | 15 | 2.0″ | 2024 |
| Menominee County | 11 | 6 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
Questions about hail in Wisconsin
How often does it hail in Wisconsin?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 9,171 hail events for Wisconsin since 1950, 5,488 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 72.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Wisconsin?
5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded in Wood County on June 7, 2007. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Wisconsin?
Recorded events peak in May. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Wisconsin?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Wisconsin event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.