Hail history for Ellsworth, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ellsworth since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ellsworth
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 9, 1990
30 reports on 25 days since 1973 · #33 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Ellsworth
- 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 Ellsworth
The latest hail report in and around Ellsworth is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ellsworth logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #33 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ellsworth accounts for 23% of the 129 reports filed in Pierce 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 9, 1990.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2007, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ellsworth 0.8
- Pierce County 3.0
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ellsworth 13
- Pierce County 38
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ellsworth 10%
- Pierce County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Pierce | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.98 W Ellsworth | Pierce | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.02 SW Ellsworth | Pierce | 10:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 14:37 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 53%
- 1–2 in 11 37%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W Ellsworth | Pierce | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.98 W Ellsworth | Pierce | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.02 SW Ellsworth | Pierce | 10:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.62 NNW Ellsworth | Pierce | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.95 E Ellsworth | Pierce | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Ellsworth | Pierce | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Ellsworth | Pierce | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.63 ENE Ellsworth | Pierce | 13:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ellsworth
- River Falls 18 km · 34
- Spring Valley 23 km · 12
- Baldwin 26 km · 14
- Hammond 26 km · 13
- Elmwood 27 km · 14
- Roberts 27 km · 11
- Hudson 32 km · 23
- Pepin 42 km · 11
Questions about hail in Ellsworth
How often does it hail in Ellsworth, Wisconsin?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ellsworth since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ellsworth?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ellsworth?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 9, 1990. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ellsworth?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Ellsworth had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.