Hail history for Eau Claire County, WI

Eau Claire County has 126 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 15, 2025.

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 126 since 1980

1″ or larger 75 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 15, 2025

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 Eau Claire County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 126 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 15, 2025	4.0″	Softball
May 15, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 15, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2025 · 4.0″ (softball)

Several reports of large hail fell near US-35 between Eau Claire and Altoona. The largest report was up to 4 inches in diameter. There was also a report of damage to siding due to the large hail.

May 15, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Two rounds of hail fell on the south side of Eau Claire near Golf Road. The largest report of 2.75 inches came from the WQOW studio around 4:18 PM.

May 15, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two rounds of hail fell near Deerfield Road south of Eau Claire over the course of about 15 minutes. The largest hail report was 2 inches in diameter around the intersection of Deerfield and State Highway 93.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	12	16	47	33	18

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 Eau Claire County

Has it ever hailed in Eau Claire County?

Yes — 126 hail events have been recorded for Eau Claire County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Eau Claire County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Eau Claire County, WI is April 13, 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 Eau Claire County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 15, 2025. 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.