Hail history for De Soto, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of De Soto since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · De Soto
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 21, 2024
14 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #144 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · De Soto
- 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 De Soto
The latest hail report in and around De Soto is from September 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, De Soto 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 #144 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. De Soto accounts for 9% of the 151 reports filed in Vernon 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 September 21, 2024 near 0.85 SE De Soto.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in September (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- De Soto 0.4
- Vernon County 4.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- De Soto 4
- Vernon County 42
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- De Soto 0%
- Vernon County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE De Soto | Crawford | $12K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.93 ESE De Soto | Vernon | — | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | De Soto | Vernon | $10K | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Vernon | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Crawford | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Vernon | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE De Soto | Crawford | $12K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Crawford | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Victory | Vernon | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NE De Soto | Vernon | — | 08:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.93 ESE De Soto | Vernon | — | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 ESE De Soto | Vernon | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Victory | Vernon | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Vernon | $750 | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | De Soto | Vernon | — | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE De Soto | Vernon | — | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S De Soto | Crawford | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near De Soto
- Ferryville 12 km · 11
- Genoa 16 km · 10
- Stoddard 26 km · 13
- Viroqua 29 km · 23
- Readstown 35 km · 11
- Westby 37 km · 13
- St. Joseph 42 km · 10
- Prairie du Chien 43 km · 16
Questions about hail in De Soto
How often does it hail in De Soto, Wisconsin?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of De Soto since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #144 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in De Soto?
Most reports come in September, May, June. September alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in De Soto?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 21, 2024 near 0.85 SE De Soto. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in De Soto?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has De Soto 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 September 22, 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.