Hail history for Cochrane, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cochrane since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Cochrane
- Last hail
- Oct 20, 2021
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 17, 2021
15 reports on 14 days since 1989 · #129 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Cochrane
- 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 Cochrane
The latest hail report in and around Cochrane is from October 20, 2021, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 5, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cochrane logged 6 reports on 6 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 #129 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cochrane accounts for 11% of the 138 reports filed in Buffalo County.
7% 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 June 17, 2021 near 0.69 S Cochrane.
The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cochrane 0.3
- Buffalo County 3.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cochrane 6
- Buffalo County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cochrane 7%
- Buffalo County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Cochrane | Buffalo | $260K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Buffalo City | Buffalo | $34K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Buffalo City | Buffalo | — | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Buffalo | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Mondovi | Buffalo | $800 | 17:25 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 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Cochrane | Buffalo | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Cochrane | Buffalo | $260K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Buffalo City | Buffalo | $34K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 E Cochrane | Buffalo | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Buffalo City | Buffalo | — | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.1 SE Cochrane | Buffalo | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Buffalo City | Buffalo | $500 | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Cochrane | Buffalo | $800 | 22:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo City | Buffalo | $1K | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo City | Buffalo | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Mondovi | Buffalo | $800 | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo City | Buffalo | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cochrane
- Alma 14 km · 16
- Fountain City 17 km · 15
- Nelson 25 km · 22
- Arcadia 28 km · 22
- Pepin 34 km · 11
- Independence 35 km · 19
- Trempealeau 41 km · 30
- Mondovi 41 km · 16
Questions about hail in Cochrane
How often does it hail in Cochrane, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cochrane since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #129 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cochrane?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cochrane?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 17, 2021 near 0.69 S Cochrane. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cochrane?
The most recent report in this data is from October 20, 2021 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cochrane had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cochrane since November 5, 2021. The last one was on October 20, 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.