Hail history for Vernon County, WI

Vernon County has 150 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 14, 2026.

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 150 since 1961

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 14, 2026

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 Vernon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 150 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 14, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 14, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
September 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Destructive hail up to baseball sized and strong winds in Westby right before 5pm on April 14th resulted in widespread damage across the entire town and surrounding areas. Roughly 1100 residences in this area sustained roof, window and siding damage with many vehicles having significant damages as well.

April 14, 2026 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball sized hail near Newry.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	6	10	18	53	33	28

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 Vernon County

Has it ever hailed in Vernon County?

Yes — 150 hail events have been recorded for Vernon County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vernon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vernon County, WI is April 14, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Vernon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 14, 2026. 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

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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.