Hail history for Elk Mound, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Mound since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elk Mound
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 10, 2011
16 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #113 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Elk Mound
- 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 Elk Mound
The latest hail report in and around Elk Mound is from May 15, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elk Mound logged 10 reports on 7 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 #113 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elk Mound accounts for 12% of the 132 reports filed in Dunn County.
6% 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 10, 2011 near 2.54 WNW Elk Mound.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elk Mound 0.5
- Dunn County 4.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elk Mound 7
- Dunn County 43
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elk Mound 6%
- Dunn County 5%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.54 WNW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 WNW Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 W Lake Hallie | Chippewa | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 25%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 NW Elk Mound | Dunn | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Elk Mound | Dunn | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 N Elk Mound | Dunn | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 NW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.54 WNW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.29 NNW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Elk Mound | Dunn | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Elk Mound | Dunn | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Elk Mound | Dunn | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Elk Mound | Dunn | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elk Mound
- Eau Claire 16 km · 75
- Menomonie 18 km · 36
- Chippewa Falls 24 km · 21
- Bloomer 30 km · 17
- Mondovi 34 km · 16
- Durand 35 km · 15
- Fall Creek 35 km · 10
- Eleva 37 km · 11
Questions about hail in Elk Mound
How often does it hail in Elk Mound, Wisconsin?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Mound since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #113 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elk Mound?
Most reports come in April, July, September. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elk Mound?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 10, 2011 near 2.54 WNW Elk Mound. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elk Mound?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 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 Elk Mound 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 May 15, 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.