Hail history for Crandon, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crandon since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Crandon
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 27, 2026
14 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #142 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Crandon
- 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 Crandon
The latest hail report in and around Crandon 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 2.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Crandon logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #142 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Crandon accounts for 22% of the 64 reports filed in Forest County.
21% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 27, 2026 near Crandon.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (50% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Crandon 0.5
- Forest County 1.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Crandon 8
- Forest County 27
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Crandon 21%
- Forest County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Crandon | Forest | 08:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Lake Metonga | Forest | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Crandon | Forest | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crandon | Forest | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 29%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 3 21%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 SE Lake Metonga | Forest | 08:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Crandon | Forest | 08:33 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Crandon | Forest | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.93 E Crandon | Forest | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Lake Metonga | Forest | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Crandon | Forest | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Crandon | Forest | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Crandon | Forest | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Crandon
- Three Lakes 34 km · 13
- Rhinelander 42 km · 38
- Antigo 52 km · 10
- Mountain 54 km · 11
- Lake Tomahawk 59 km · 12
Questions about hail in Crandon
How often does it hail in Crandon, Wisconsin?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crandon since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Crandon?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Crandon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 27, 2026 near Crandon. 21% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Crandon?
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 Crandon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.