Hail history for Marquette County, WI

Marquette County has 73 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 2011.

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 73 since 1963

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 22, 2011

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 Marquette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 73 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
September 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
October 12, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
August 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public report of 2 inch diameter hail west of Endeavor.

May 22, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A trained spotter reported leaves stripped from trees in Westfield by large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	3	9	32	15	9

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 Marquette County

Has it ever hailed in Marquette County?

Yes — 73 hail events have been recorded for Marquette County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marquette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marquette County, WI is April 14, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Marquette County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 2011. 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.