Hail history for Waushara County, WI

Waushara County has 77 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 2011.

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 77 since 1964

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 22, 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 Waushara County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 77 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
September 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
September 21, 2022	1.88″	Hen egg
May 9, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
June 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 10, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell near Mount Morris.

May 22, 2011 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Thunderstorms produced hail that covered the ground in Redgranite. Some of the hail was larger than softball size.

May 22, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime size hail fell southwest of Poy Sippi.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	4	20	16	24	11

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 Waushara County

Has it ever hailed in Waushara County?

Yes — 77 hail events have been recorded for Waushara County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Waushara County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Waushara County, WI is June 10, 2023, 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 Waushara County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 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.