Hail history for Marinette County, WI

Marinette County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 8, 2000.

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 105 since 1968

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 8, 2000

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 Marinette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 11, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 24, 2022	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell near Pembine.

August 11, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell in Middle Inlet. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

August 19, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime size hail fell as a thunderstorm moved through Goodman. Time of event is estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	13	45	25	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 Marinette County

Has it ever hailed in Marinette County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Marinette County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marinette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marinette County, WI is July 8, 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 Marinette County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 8, 2000. 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.