Hail history for Monroe County, WI

Monroe County has 196 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 103 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 1, 2000.

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 196 since 1963

1″ or larger 103 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 1, 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 Monroe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 196 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency management reported quarter sized hail near Tomah.

May 22, 2011 · 3.75″ (softball)

Hail estimated to be between 3.5 and 4 inches in diameter was produced by the tornado producing severe thunderstorm as it moved across northeast Monroe County.

April 10, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail ranging in size from a penny to tennis ball fell in Tomah.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	6	3	10	21	82	49	25

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 Monroe County

Has it ever hailed in Monroe County?

Yes — 196 hail events have been recorded for Monroe County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 103 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Monroe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Monroe County, WI is April 17, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Monroe County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 1, 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.