Hail history for Chetek, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chetek since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chetek
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 14, 2000
11 reports on 6 days since 2000 · #202 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Chetek
- 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 Chetek
The latest hail report in and around Chetek is from September 21, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chetek logged 9 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #202 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chetek accounts for 6% of the 173 reports filed in Barron County.
18% 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 August 14, 2000 near Chetek.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in September (55% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chetek 0.5
- Barron County 4.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chetek 4
- Barron County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chetek 18%
- Barron County 10%
- 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Chetek | Barron | 23:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Chetek | Barron | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chetek | Barron | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 E Chetek | Barron | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.75 NNW Chetek | Barron | 12:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.75 NNW Chetek | Barron | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 E Chetek | Barron | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Chetek | Barron | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Chetek | Barron | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Chetek | Barron | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Chetek | Barron | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 W Chetek Muni Arpt | Barron | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Chetek | Barron | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.23 WSW Chetek | Barron | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chetek | Barron | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Chetek | Barron | 23:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chetek
Questions about hail in Chetek
How often does it hail in Chetek, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chetek since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #202 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chetek?
Most reports come in September, May, June. September alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chetek?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 14, 2000 near Chetek. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chetek?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chetek 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 September 21, 2024.
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.