Hail history for Washburn County, WI

Washburn County has 124 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2011.

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 124 since 1972

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 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 Washburn County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 124 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
August 16, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 19, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 19, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The hail caused severe damage to a garden and trees along with damage to cars and a roof.

July 19, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail shredded 100 acres of corn.

July 14, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail from one inch up to 2.75 inches in diameter damaged cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	4	16	29	44	27

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 Washburn County

Has it ever hailed in Washburn County?

Yes — 124 hail events have been recorded for Washburn County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washburn County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washburn County, WI is July 4, 2025, 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 Washburn County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 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.