Hail history for Lincoln County, WI

Lincoln County has 91 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 16, 1997.

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 91 since 1955

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 16, 1997

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 91 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 30, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 19, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell in Tripoli.

August 2, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Thunderstorms dropped 2 inch hail about 15 miles west of Merrill. A picture from the social media page of a Wausau television station showed hail larger than a golf ball.

April 25, 2008 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball size hail fell at Highway 86 and county road D near Tomahawk.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	1	15	34	22	16

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 91 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, WI is June 19, 2025, 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 Lincoln County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 16, 1997. 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.