Hail history for Benton, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benton
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 24, 2009
10 reports on 10 days since 1980 · #233 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Benton
- 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 Benton
The latest hail report in and around Benton is from April 19, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benton logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 22% of the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #233 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benton accounts for 13% of the 80 reports filed in Lafayette County.
20% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 24, 2009 near 1 W Benton.
Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benton 0.1
- Lafayette County 1.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benton 2
- Lafayette County 19
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benton 20%
- Lafayette County 21%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 W Benton | Lafayette | $500K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lafayette | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Delavan | Walworth | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Lafayette | $10K | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lafayette | — | 22:11 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 2 20%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 2 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Benton | Lafayette | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 W Benton | Lafayette | $500K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Delavan | Walworth | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Lafayette | $10K | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Benton | Lafayette | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Benton | Lafayette | $12K | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W New Digging | Lafayette | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lafayette | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lafayette | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1980 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lafayette | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benton
- Hazel Green 6 km · 15
- Platteville 19 km · 29
- Belmont 19 km · 13
- Darlington 25 km · 12
- Mineral Point 37 km · 11
- Lancaster 41 km · 21
- Montfort 45 km · 11
- Dodgeville 49 km · 20
Questions about hail in Benton
How often does it hail in Benton, Wisconsin?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #233 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benton?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 24, 2009 near 1 W Benton. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benton 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 April 19, 2023.
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.