Hail history for Dodgeville, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dodgeville since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dodgeville
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 13, 2006
20 reports on 13 days since 1956 · #70 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Dodgeville
- 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 Dodgeville
The latest hail report in and around Dodgeville is from April 17, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dodgeville logged 12 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dodgeville accounts for 20% of the 102 reports filed in Iowa County.
10% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 13, 2006 near 5 SW Ridgeway.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dodgeville 0.6
- Iowa County 2.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dodgeville 6
- Iowa County 26
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dodgeville 10%
- Iowa County 14%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | 5 SW Ridgeway | Iowa | $4.4 million | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Dodgeville | Iowa | $4.4 million | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Dodgeville | Iowa | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.45 S Pleasant Ridge | Iowa | — | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 ESE Dodgeville | Iowa | — | 06:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 35%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Dodgeville | Iowa | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Dodgeville | Iowa | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 ESE Dodgeville | Iowa | 06:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Dodgeville | Iowa | 05:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSW Dodgeville | Iowa | 05:02 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Dodgeville | Iowa | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Dodgeville | Iowa | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Dodgeville | Iowa | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Dodgeville | Iowa | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.45 S Pleasant Ridge | Iowa | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Dodgeville | Iowa | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WNW Dodgeville | Iowa | 22:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dodgeville
- Mineral Point 12 km · 11
- Montfort 25 km · 11
- Belmont 30 km · 13
- Darlington 32 km · 12
- Mount Horeb 33 km · 20
- Platteville 38 km · 29
- Fennimore 43 km · 17
- Blue River 43 km · 16
Questions about hail in Dodgeville
How often does it hail in Dodgeville, Wisconsin?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dodgeville since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dodgeville?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dodgeville?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 13, 2006 near 5 SW Ridgeway. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dodgeville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dodgeville had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.