Hail history for Crawford County, WI

Crawford County has 94 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on September 24, 1984.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 94 since 1964

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · September 24, 1984

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 Crawford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 94 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
September 21, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
September 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 22, 2022	0.75″	Penny
August 7, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
August 1, 2018	0.75″	Penny
April 13, 2018	0.75″	Penny
April 13, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 21, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A CO-OP observer reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile southeast of De Soto.

September 21, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail in De Soto.

April 30, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Up to 2 inch diameter hail fell south of Eastman.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	5	14	44	24	5

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 Crawford County

Has it ever hailed in Crawford County?

Yes — 94 hail events have been recorded for Crawford County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crawford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crawford County, WI is September 21, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Crawford County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on September 24, 1984. 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.