Hail history for Waupaca County, WI

Waupaca County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 65 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 26, 2007.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 117 since 1974

1″ or larger 65 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 26, 2007

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 Waupaca County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
September 20, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 29, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 13, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail fell near Northland.

September 7, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell in New London.

July 1, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm dropped golf ball size hail as it passed through northwest Waupaca County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	13	35	43	23

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 Waupaca County

Has it ever hailed in Waupaca County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Waupaca County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 65 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Waupaca County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Waupaca County, WI is April 13, 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 Waupaca County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 26, 2007. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.