Hail history for Richland County, WI

Richland County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 14, 1974.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 88 since 1963

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 14, 1974

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 Richland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported quarter sized hail 4 miles south of Gillingham.

April 18, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile east of Richland Center.

May 7, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Egg sized hail fell over rural northwest Richland County north of Bosstown.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	7	8	37	18	13

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 Richland County

Has it ever hailed in Richland County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Richland County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richland County, WI is April 14, 2026, 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 Richland County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 14, 1974. 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.