Hail history for Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Boulder Junction since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Boulder Junction
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 18, 2004
13 reports on 10 days since 1985 · #159 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Boulder Junction
- 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 Boulder Junction
The latest hail report in and around Boulder Junction is from June 28, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on June 28, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Boulder Junction logged 6 reports on 4 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 #159 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Boulder Junction accounts for 11% of the 117 reports filed in Vilas 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 April 18, 2004 near Boulder Jct.
The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (54% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Boulder Junction 0.3
- Vilas County 3.0
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Boulder Junction 4
- Vilas County 28
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Boulder Junction 0%
- Vilas 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 08:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 NNE Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 12:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 62%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.78 SSW Boulder Jct | Vilas | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Boulder Jct | Vilas | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 NNE Boulder Jct Arpt | Vilas | 12:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 08:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Boulder Jct | Vilas | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Vilas | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Boulder Junction
- Lac du Flambeau 25 km · 18
- Minocqua 27 km · 14
- Mercer 30 km · 23
- Lake Tomahawk 35 km · 12
- Three Lakes 51 km · 13
- Rhinelander 56 km · 38
Questions about hail in Boulder Junction
How often does it hail in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Boulder Junction since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #159 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Boulder Junction?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Boulder Junction?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 18, 2004 near Boulder Jct. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Boulder Junction?
The most recent report in this data is from June 28, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Boulder Junction 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 June 28, 2022.
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.