Hail history for Cross Plains, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cross Plains since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cross Plains
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2026
13 reports on 12 days since 2002 · #162 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Cross Plains
- 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 Cross Plains
The latest hail report in and around Cross Plains is from April 14, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cross Plains logged 10 reports on 9 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 #162 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cross Plains accounts for 2% of the 555 reports filed in Dane County.
23% 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 April 14, 2026 near 2.05 SW Cross Plains.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (23% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cross Plains 0.5
- Dane County 17.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cross Plains 9
- Dane County 89
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cross Plains 23%
- Dane County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.05 SW Cross Plains | Dane | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 SW Cross Plains | Dane | $1.0 million | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Pine Bluff | Dane | $200K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 3 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.05 SW Cross Plains | Dane | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Cross Plains | Dane | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Cross Plains | Dane | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 SE Black Earth | Dane | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Nov 22, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 SW Cross Plains | Dane | $1.0 million | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Cross Plains | Dane | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Cross Plains | Dane | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Cross Plains | Dane | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Pine Bluff | Dane | $200K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cross Plains
- Middleton 11 km · 30
- Mount Horeb 14 km · 20
- Verona 16 km · 24
- Madison 18 km · 164
- Waunakee 18 km · 10
- Fitchburg 23 km · 21
- Lake Wisconsin 28 km · 16
- DeForest 28 km · 14
Questions about hail in Cross Plains
How often does it hail in Cross Plains, Wisconsin?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cross Plains since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cross Plains?
Most reports come in June, September, April. June alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cross Plains?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2026 near 2.05 SW Cross Plains. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cross Plains?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cross Plains had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.