Hail history for Arkdale, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arkdale since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arkdale
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2025
11 reports on 10 days since 1980 · #198 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Arkdale
- 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 Arkdale
The latest hail report in and around Arkdale is from September 19, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arkdale logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #198 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arkdale accounts for 10% 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 NW Arkdale.
The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arkdale 0.3
- Adams County 3.4
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arkdale 6
- Adams County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arkdale 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NW Arkdale | Adams | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arkdale | Adams | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Arkdale | Adams | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Arkdale | Adams | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.06 ESE Arkdale | Adams | 16:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Arkdale | Adams | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Arkdale | Adams | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NW Arkdale | Adams | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Arkdale | Adams | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.06 ESE Arkdale | Adams | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.87 NE Arkdale | Adams | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arkdale | Adams | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Arkdale | Adams | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Arkdale | Adams | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 5 E Strongs Prairie | Adams | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1980 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Adams | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arkdale
- Adams 10 km · 15
- Necedah 15 km · 17
- Lake Arrowhead 20 km · 14
- New Lisbon 28 km · 11
- Mauston 30 km · 23
- Nekoosa 32 km · 10
- Camp Douglas 33 km · 13
- Westfield 35 km · 15
Questions about hail in Arkdale
How often does it hail in Arkdale, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arkdale since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #198 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arkdale?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arkdale?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.21 NW Arkdale. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arkdale?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arkdale had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 19, 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.