Hail history for Fitchburg, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fitchburg since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fitchburg
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.20 in
- hen egg · Sep 19, 2016
21 reports on 16 days since 1971 · #63 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Fitchburg
- 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 Fitchburg
The latest hail report in and around Fitchburg is from May 15, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fitchburg logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #63 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fitchburg accounts for 4% of the 555 reports filed in Dane 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 2.20 in (hen egg) on September 19, 2016 near 3.74 NE Verona Arpt.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fitchburg 0.7
- Dane County 17.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fitchburg 10
- Dane County 89
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fitchburg 10%
- Dane County 12%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2016 | 2.20 inhen egg | 3.74 NE Verona Arpt | Dane | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SSW Madison | Dane | $5.5 million | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Fitchburg | Dane | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.22 NW Syene | Dane | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.71 NW Syene | Dane | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 43%
- 1–2 in 10 48%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.67 WNW Syene | Dane | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.22 NW Syene | Dane | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.71 NW Syene | Dane | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Fitchburg | Dane | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 WNW Syene | Dane | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 ESE Basco | Dane | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 2.20 inhen egg | 3.74 NE Verona Arpt | Dane | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 NNE Verona Arpt | Dane | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Paoli | Dane | 02:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Mt Vernon | Dane | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 NE Milton | Rock | 02:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Big Bend | Waukesha | 00:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fitchburg
Questions about hail in Fitchburg
How often does it hail in Fitchburg, Wisconsin?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fitchburg since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fitchburg?
Most reports come in May, September, April. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fitchburg?
2.20 in (hen egg size) on September 19, 2016 near 3.74 NE Verona Arpt. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fitchburg?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fitchburg 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 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.