Hail history for Alma, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alma since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alma
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 3, 1973
16 reports on 15 days since 1973 · #109 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Alma
- 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 Alma
The latest hail report in and around Alma is from April 13, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alma logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #109 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alma accounts for 12% of the 138 reports filed in Buffalo County.
19% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 3, 1973.
The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (38% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alma 0.3
- Buffalo County 3.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alma 5
- Buffalo County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alma 19%
- Buffalo County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1973 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Buffalo | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 E Alma | Buffalo | $60K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.4 SE Nelson | Buffalo | $30K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.47 W Tell | Buffalo | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Alma | Buffalo | — | 09:54 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 63%
- 1–2 in 3 19%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.47 W Tell | Buffalo | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Alma | Buffalo | — | 09:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 E Alma | Buffalo | $60K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.4 SE Nelson | Buffalo | $30K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.71 SE Nelson | Buffalo | — | 21:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Alma | Buffalo | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NW Alma | Buffalo | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Alma | Buffalo | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Alma | Buffalo | $8K | 02:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Alma | Buffalo | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Alma | Buffalo | — | 01:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Buffalo | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alma
- Nelson 11 km · 22
- Cochrane 14 km · 15
- Pepin 22 km · 11
- Fountain City 31 km · 15
- Durand 32 km · 15
- Mondovi 33 km · 16
- Arcadia 36 km · 22
- Independence 40 km · 19
Questions about hail in Alma
How often does it hail in Alma, Wisconsin?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alma since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #109 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alma?
Most reports come in August, July, April. August alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alma?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 3, 1973. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alma?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alma had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 13, 2026.
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.