Hail history for Door County, WI

Door County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 9, 2001.

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 82 since 1963

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 9, 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 Door County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 11, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 11, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 22, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 22, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 16, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
September 26, 2020	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 11, 2023 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail fell in Carlsville.

April 7, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell in Sturgeon Bay.

May 26, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Jacksonport.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	5	22	32	9	13

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 Door County

Has it ever hailed in Door County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Door County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Door County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Door County, WI is August 11, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Door County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 9, 2001. 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.

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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.