Hail history for Fountain City, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fountain City since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fountain City
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 6, 2017
15 reports on 13 days since 1989 · #131 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Fountain City
- 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 Fountain City
The latest hail report in and around Fountain City is from June 5, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fountain City logged 8 reports on 6 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 #131 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fountain City accounts for 11% of the 138 reports filed in Buffalo 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 July 6, 2017 near 4.48 WNW Dodge.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fountain City 0.4
- Buffalo County 3.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fountain City 6
- Buffalo County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fountain City 0%
- Buffalo County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.48 WNW Dodge | Buffalo | $13K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fountain City | Buffalo | $6K | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.48 ENE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.48 ENE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.48 WNW Dodge | Buffalo | $13K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 SE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.48 ENE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.48 ENE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 SE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 SE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.67 ENE Fountain City | Buffalo | — | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NE Fountain City | Buffalo | $3K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fountain City | Buffalo | $750 | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fountain City | Buffalo | $6K | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Tomah | Monroe | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fountain City
- Cochrane 17 km · 15
- Arcadia 21 km · 22
- Trempealeau 25 km · 30
- Galesville 27 km · 17
- Independence 30 km · 19
- Alma 31 km · 16
- Ettrick 34 km · 10
- Holmen 38 km · 44
Questions about hail in Fountain City
How often does it hail in Fountain City, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fountain City since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fountain City?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fountain City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 6, 2017 near 4.48 WNW Dodge. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fountain City?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fountain City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 5, 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.