Hail history for Lafayette County, WI

Lafayette County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 24, 2009.

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 80 since 1969

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 24, 2009

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 Lafayette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 18, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 18, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Measured tennis ball sized hail.

July 24, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A 5-mile wide hail swath damaged crops (corn, soy beans, wheat, and alfalfa), vehicles (windows and dents), and at least 25 homes (windows, siding, and roofs). This hail swath merged with a another, later, hail swath, with the merger southeast of Shullsburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	8	15	27	7	21

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 Lafayette County

Has it ever hailed in Lafayette County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Lafayette County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lafayette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lafayette County, WI is April 17, 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 Lafayette County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 24, 2009. 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.