Hail history for Maine, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Maine since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Maine
- Last hail
- Jul 19, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 18, 1996
12 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #191 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Maine
- 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 Maine
The latest hail report in and around Maine is from July 19, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Maine logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #191 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Maine accounts for 5% of the 238 reports filed in Marathon County.
8% 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 July 18, 1996 near 2 E Brokaw.
The busiest year was 1996, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (42% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Maine 0.3
- Marathon County 6.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Maine 6
- Marathon County 59
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Maine 8%
- Marathon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Brokaw | Marathon | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Granite Hgts | Marathon | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marathon | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marathon | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Brokaw | Marathon | 14:08 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 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Granite Hgts | Marathon | 04:42 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 E Brokaw | Marathon | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.85 SE Merrill | Lincoln | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Brokaw | Marathon | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 N Wausau | Marathon | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 N Wausau | Marathon | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Brokaw | Marathon | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 N Wausau | Marathon | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Brokaw | Marathon | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Brokaw | Marathon | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marathon | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marathon | 12:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Maine
- Wausau 11 km · 45
- Merrill 14 km · 28
- Marathon City 19 km · 10
- Weston 21 km · 22
- Kronenwetter 27 km · 10
- Mosinee 30 km · 14
- Athens 31 km · 12
- Antigo 42 km · 10
Questions about hail in Maine
How often does it hail in Maine, Wisconsin?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Maine since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #191 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Maine?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Maine?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 18, 1996 near 2 E Brokaw. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Maine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 19, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Maine 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 July 19, 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.