Hail history for Ashland County, WI

Ashland County has 70 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 10, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 70 since 1962

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 10, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Ashland County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Ashland County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 70 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 29, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 28, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
September 25, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
June 21, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 25, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
June 16, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Ashland County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 25, 2018 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel-sized hail destroyed a garden.

June 9, 2015 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The hail was accompanied by a 48 mph measured wind gust. A few small branched came down in the wind.

April 10, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Oblong and spiky hail stones up to 3 inches in diameter fell near the town of Odanah.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	6	5	17	34	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Ashland County

Has it ever hailed in Ashland County?

Yes — 70 hail events have been recorded for Ashland County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ashland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ashland County, WI is June 29, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Ashland County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 10, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Wisconsin hail history

All 72 Wisconsin counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.