Hail history for Bloomer, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomer since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bloomer
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 28, 2023
17 reports on 14 days since 1973 · #98 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Bloomer
- 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 Bloomer
The latest hail report in and around Bloomer is from August 11, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bloomer logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #98 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bloomer accounts for 12% of the 144 reports filed in Chippewa County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 28, 2023 near 2.54 NE Bloomer.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bloomer 0.7
- Chippewa County 3.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bloomer 11
- Chippewa County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bloomer 12%
- Chippewa County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.54 NE Bloomer | Chippewa | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.62 WNW Bloomer | Chippewa | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.54 NE Bloomer | Chippewa | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bloomer | Chippewa | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chippewa | 00:30 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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W Bloomer | Chippewa | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.54 NE Bloomer | Chippewa | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.54 NE Bloomer | Chippewa | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.62 WNW Bloomer | Chippewa | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.38 NW Bloomer | Chippewa | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Bloomer | Chippewa | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Bloomer | Chippewa | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 W Bloomer | Chippewa | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W Bloomer | Chippewa | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.39 W Bloomer | Chippewa | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 SW Bloomer | Chippewa | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.68 WNW Bloomer Muni Arpt | Chippewa | 15:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bloomer
- Jim Falls 18 km · 11
- Chippewa Falls 20 km · 21
- Chetek 27 km · 11
- Elk Mound 30 km · 16
- Eau Claire 32 km · 75
- Menomonie 41 km · 36
- Fall Creek 41 km · 10
- Bruce 43 km · 13
Questions about hail in Bloomer
How often does it hail in Bloomer, Wisconsin?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomer since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bloomer?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bloomer?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 28, 2023 near 2.54 NE Bloomer. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bloomer?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bloomer had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.