Hail history for Adams, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adams since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Adams
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2025
15 reports on 15 days since 1990 · #127 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Adams
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Adams
The latest hail report in and around Adams is from May 15, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Adams logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #127 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Adams accounts for 14% of the 109 reports filed in Adams County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Wisconsin town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2025 near 1.21 SE Friendship.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in September (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Adams 0.4
- Adams County 3.4
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Adams 8
- Adams County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Adams 0%
- Adams County 1%
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SE Friendship | Adams | $30K | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Adams | Adams | $750 | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 E Frndshp Adams Co Arp | Adams | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Adams | Adams | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Adams | Adams | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SE Friendship | Adams | $30K | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 E Frndshp Adams Co Arp | Adams | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Adams | Adams | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Adams | Adams | — | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Adams | Adams | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.17 NE Adams | Adams | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 SW Friendship | Adams | — | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 WSW Frndshp Adams Co Arp | Adams | $10K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Adams | Adams | $750 | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Adams | Adams | — | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Adams | Adams | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo City | Buffalo | $1K | 18:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Adams
- Arkdale 10 km · 11
- Necedah 22 km · 17
- Mauston 27 km · 23
- Westfield 27 km · 15
- Lake Arrowhead 28 km · 14
- New Lisbon 29 km · 11
- Wisconsin Dells 35 km · 15
- Camp Douglas 37 km · 13
Questions about hail in Adams
How often does it hail in Adams, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adams since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #127 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Adams?
Most reports come in September, May, June. September alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Adams?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.21 SE Friendship. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Adams?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Adams had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.