Hail history for Jim Falls, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jim Falls since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jim Falls
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 24, 2005
11 reports on 9 days since 1973 · #208 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Jim Falls
- 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 Jim Falls
The latest hail report in and around Jim Falls is from June 5, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 5, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jim Falls logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #208 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jim Falls accounts for 8% of the 144 reports filed in Chippewa 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 June 24, 2005 near Jim Falls.
The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 18% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jim Falls 0.3
- Chippewa County 3.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jim Falls 4
- Chippewa County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jim Falls 0%
- Chippewa 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chippewa | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Chippewa | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 18:10 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 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 NNW Jim Falls | Chippewa | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Jim Falls | Chippewa | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1981 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Chippewa | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Chippewa | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chippewa | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jim Falls
- Chippewa Falls 16 km · 21
- Bloomer 18 km · 17
- Stanley 28 km · 10
- Eau Claire 31 km · 75
- Fall Creek 32 km · 10
- Elk Mound 38 km · 16
- Thorp 38 km · 13
- Gilman 39 km · 19
Questions about hail in Jim Falls
How often does it hail in Jim Falls, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jim Falls since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #208 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jim Falls?
Most reports come in July, June, September. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jim Falls?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 24, 2005 near Jim Falls. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jim Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jim Falls 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, 2024.
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.