Hail history for Kenosha, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenosha since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kenosha
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 15, 2025
19 reports on 14 days since 1977 · #82 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Kenosha
- 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 Kenosha
The latest hail report in and around Kenosha is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kenosha logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #82 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kenosha accounts for 24% of the 78 reports filed in Kenosha County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025 near 2.76 N Downtown Kenosha.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kenosha 0.5
- Kenosha County 1.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kenosha 7
- Kenosha County 24
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kenosha 5%
- Kenosha County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Kenosha | Kenosha | $1K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Kenosha Airport | Kenosha | — | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | — | 11:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | — | 11:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 11:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Kenosha Airport | Kenosha | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.53 W Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Downtown Kenosha | Kenosha | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Pleasant Prairie | Kenosha | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Kenosha | Kenosha | 08:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kenosha
- Bristol 12 km · 10
- Mount Pleasant 14 km · 10
- Racine 16 km · 30
- Yorkville 18 km · 10
- Salem Lakes 22 km · 14
- Caledonia 23 km · 12
- Oak Creek 32 km · 16
- Burlington 34 km · 14
Questions about hail in Kenosha
How often does it hail in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenosha since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #82 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kenosha?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kenosha?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 15, 2025 near 2.76 N Downtown Kenosha. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kenosha?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 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 Kenosha had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.