Hail history for Barron County, WI

Barron County has 172 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on July 23, 1965.

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 172 since 1964

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · July 23, 1965

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 Barron County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 172 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 19, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 19, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 19, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 19, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 19, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 14, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 7, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A storm produced hail southeast of Cumberland. The largest hail size was golf ball.

May 16, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

There was a swath of very large hail, up to 3 inches in diameter, that occurred from east of Clayton, to Barron.

September 21, 2005 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hundreds of houses damaged from wind driven large hail. Numerous car windows shattered. The local newspaper reported that one auto glass replacement company estimated about 200 different jobs were required.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	6	4	3	24	70	50	15

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 Barron County

Has it ever hailed in Barron County?

Yes — 172 hail events have been recorded for Barron County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Barron County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Barron County, WI is September 21, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Barron County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on July 23, 1965. 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

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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.