Hail history for Fairchild, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairchild since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairchild
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 13, 2026
10 reports on 6 days since 1986 · #242 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Fairchild
- 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 Fairchild
The latest hail report in and around Fairchild is from April 13, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairchild 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 #242 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairchild accounts for 8% of the 130 reports filed in Eau Claire 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 April 13, 2026 near 2.46 E Price.
Reports were up 600% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairchild 0.4
- Eau Claire County 3.5
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairchild 4
- Eau Claire County 30
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairchild 0%
- Eau Claire 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 E Price | Jackson | $17K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.48 E Price | Jackson | $15K | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Eau Claire | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.82 NNE Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 15:03 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 0 0%
- 1–2 in 10 100%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 E Price | Jackson | $17K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.82 NNE Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.66 NE Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.48 E Price | Jackson | $15K | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.64 ENE Price | Jackson | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 E Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.55 WNW Fairchild | Eau Claire | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Eau Claire | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairchild
- Merrillan 20 km · 13
- Osseo 21 km · 23
- Neillsville 29 km · 23
- Fall Creek 31 km · 10
- Greenwood 33 km · 11
- Taylor 34 km · 12
- Black River Falls 35 km · 17
- Strum 35 km · 11
Questions about hail in Fairchild
How often does it hail in Fairchild, Wisconsin?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairchild since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #242 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairchild?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairchild?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 13, 2026 near 2.46 E Price. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairchild?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairchild had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.