Hail history for Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chippewa Falls since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Chippewa Falls
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2025
21 reports on 15 days since 1981 · #62 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Chippewa Falls
- 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 Chippewa Falls
The latest hail report in and around Chippewa Falls is from May 15, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chippewa Falls logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #62 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chippewa Falls accounts for 15% of the 144 reports filed in Chippewa 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 May 15, 2025 near 0.85 NW Chippewa Falls.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chippewa Falls 0.3
- Chippewa County 3.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chippewa Falls 6
- Chippewa County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chippewa Falls 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | 07:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chippewa | 20:50 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 11 52%
- 1–2 in 10 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 W Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.45 W Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 W Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 W Norma | Chippewa | $25K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 07:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NE Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Chippewa Falls | Chippewa | — | 01:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chippewa Falls
- Eau Claire 15 km · 75
- Jim Falls 16 km · 11
- Bloomer 20 km · 17
- Fall Creek 21 km · 10
- Elk Mound 24 km · 16
- Stanley 35 km · 10
- Eleva 40 km · 11
- Menomonie 41 km · 36
Questions about hail in Chippewa Falls
How often does it hail in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chippewa Falls since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #62 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chippewa Falls?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chippewa Falls?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 0.85 NW Chippewa Falls. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chippewa Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chippewa Falls had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2025.
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.