Hail history for Bristol, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bristol
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 21, 2010
10 reports on 10 days since 1960 · #235 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Bristol
- 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 Bristol
The latest hail report in and around Bristol is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bristol logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #235 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bristol accounts for 13% of the 78 reports filed in Kenosha 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 September 21, 2010 near Bristol.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bristol 0.2
- Kenosha County 1.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bristol 4
- Kenosha County 24
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bristol 0%
- Kenosha County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bristol | Kenosha | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1964 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kenosha | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1960 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kenosha | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 NW Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Woodworth | Kenosha | 10:43 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 3 30%
- 1–2 in 7 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Woodworth | Kenosha | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 SSW Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bristol | Kenosha | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Kenosha | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 NW Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Paris | Kenosha | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Bristol | Kenosha | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1964 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kenosha | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1960 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kenosha | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bristol
- Salem Lakes 10 km · 14
- Kenosha 12 km · 19
- Yorkville 21 km · 10
- Mount Pleasant 22 km · 10
- Racine 27 km · 30
- Burlington 27 km · 14
- Bloomfield 29 km · 20
- Caledonia 31 km · 12
Questions about hail in Bristol
How often does it hail in Bristol, Wisconsin?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #235 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bristol?
Most reports come in July, May, August. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bristol?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 21, 2010 near Bristol. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bristol?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bristol 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 July 27, 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.