Hail history for Juneau County, WI

Juneau County has 141 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 14, 2026.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 141 since 1959

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 14, 2026

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 Juneau County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 141 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
September 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A trained spotter reported 3 inch diameter hail 5 miles southeast of Lyndon Station.

September 20, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Up to 3 inch diameter hail was reported east of Finley that caused damage to some vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	2	5	25	60	27	17

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 Juneau County

Has it ever hailed in Juneau County?

Yes — 141 hail events have been recorded for Juneau County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Juneau County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Juneau 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 Juneau County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 14, 2026. 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

All 72 Wisconsin counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.