Hail history for Outagamie County, WI

Outagamie County has 181 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 126 of them 1″ or larger and 22 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on September 7, 2021.

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 181 since 1960

1″ or larger 126 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 22 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · September 7, 2021

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 Outagamie County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 181 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
July 13, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 13, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
April 12, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail fell near Mackville.

September 7, 2021 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Grapefruit size hail fell north northeast of Appleton near Apple Creek. This is the largest hail measured in Outagamie County and ties for the third largest hail in Wisconsin history. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

September 7, 2021 · 4.1″ (softball)

Softball size hail fell west of Mackville. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	4	10	23	33	71	38

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 Outagamie County

Has it ever hailed in Outagamie County?

Yes — 181 hail events have been recorded for Outagamie County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 126 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Outagamie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Outagamie County, WI is March 31, 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 Outagamie County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 7, 2021. 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.

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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.