~Monday Evening Weather 101 Post 3-23-26~ Wisconsin Hail

Good evening everyone,

I hope you all had a great Monday! The worst day of the week is done for ya! we are approaching the end of March already! Severe storms for Wisconsin starts to wind up about mid to late April, but we can get severe storms any time of the year. We get A LOT of hail. If you have hail damage to your roof, PLEASE use a LOCAL company. There are lots of “storm chasing companies” out there that will take advantage of you. They they swing in, get the first payment from ya, and you will never hear from them again! Never pay for a job up front. That goes for ANYTHING.

Wisconsin experiences its highest incidence of hail from April through August, particularly in June, often resulting in severe damage from storms featuring large hail (inches). The state’s record hailstone, a 5.7-inch monster, fell in Wausau on May 22, 1921. While common, large hail ( inch) occurs, damaging cars, roofs, and agricultural crops.

Wisconsin Hail Facts & Records

Record Hailstone: 5.7 inches in diameter (Wausau, May 22, 1921).
Recent Large Hail: A 5.5-inch hailstone was recorded in Port Edwards on June 7, 2007.
Peak Time/Month: The peak season is April-August, with over 35% of hail falling between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m..
Frequency: Wisconsin typically sees 20 to 30 days per year with hail at least 0.75 inches in diameter.
Geographic Risk: While hail can occur anywhere, the southern half of Wisconsin sees a higher volume of reported events.
Injuries: While rare, up to 41 injuries were reported from hail between 1955 and 2023.
Major Damage Event: The 2007 Port Edwards storm caused roughly $45 million in damages