Hail history for Kewaunee County, WI

Kewaunee County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 39 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 17, 1992.

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 50 since 1959

1″ or larger 39 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 17, 1992

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 Kewaunee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail fell in Kewaunee.

September 7, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell northwest of Two Creeks. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

April 10, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Thunderstorms produced lime size hail that fell at Kewaunee.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	1	7	19	15	4

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 Kewaunee County

Has it ever hailed in Kewaunee County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Kewaunee County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 39 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kewaunee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kewaunee County, WI is June 25, 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 Kewaunee County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 17, 1992. 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.