Hail history for Florence County, WI

Florence County has 26 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 10, 2022.

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 26 since 1985

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 10, 2022

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 Florence County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 26 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
June 13, 2021	0.75″	Penny
July 12, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
July 6, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
September 2, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 2, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 21, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail fell near Commonwealth. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

May 10, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime size hail fell in Commonwealth.

May 25, 2008 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail fell near Tipler but there was little rain or wind with it.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	3	10	8	3

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 Florence County

Has it ever hailed in Florence County?

Yes — 26 hail events have been recorded for Florence County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Florence County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Florence County, WI is May 18, 2024, 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 Florence County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 10, 2022. 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.