Hail history for Dodge County, WI

Dodge County has 197 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 118 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 14, 2001.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 197 since 1955

1″ or larger 118 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 14, 2001

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 Dodge County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 197 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
September 22, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of 1 inch diameter hail north of Watertown.

May 15, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail sizes ranging from 0.5 inch to larger than 2 inches in diameter and lasted about 20 minutes. Wind was generally from the west and south with strong gusts. Damage to vinyl siding and windows.

June 28, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranging from 1 inch in diameter in Fox Lake to 1.75 inches southwest of Waupun. The ground was completely covered with hail in the Fox Lake area. No damage was reported, although damage was possible.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	6	10	26	59	47	43

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 Dodge County

Has it ever hailed in Dodge County?

Yes — 197 hail events have been recorded for Dodge County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 118 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dodge County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dodge County, WI is April 14, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Dodge County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 14, 2001. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.