Hail history for Chilton, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chilton since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chilton
- Last hail
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 16, 2008
15 reports on 11 days since 1964 · #128 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Chilton
- 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 Chilton
The latest hail report in and around Chilton is from September 7, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chilton logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #128 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chilton accounts for 16% of the 96 reports filed in Calumet County.
13% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 16, 2008 near 0.5 E Chilton.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chilton 0.4
- Calumet County 2.7
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chilton 4
- Calumet County 27
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chilton 13%
- Calumet 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1973 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Calumet | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 SW Hayton | Calumet | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calumet | 02:00 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SW Chilton | Calumet | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 SW Hayton | Calumet | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Chilton | Calumet | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Chilton | Calumet | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Chilton | Calumet | 23:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Chilton | Calumet | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Chilton | Calumet | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Chilton | Calumet | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Chilton | Calumet | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chilton
Questions about hail in Chilton
How often does it hail in Chilton, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chilton since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chilton?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chilton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 16, 2008 near 0.5 E Chilton. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chilton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 7, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chilton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chilton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 7, 2021.
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.