Hail history for Medford, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medford since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Medford
- Last hail
- Oct 5, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 28, 2023
17 reports on 14 days since 1973 · #102 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Medford
- 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 Medford
The latest hail report in and around Medford is from October 5, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Medford logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #102 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Medford accounts for 16% of the 109 reports filed in Taylor County.
12% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 28, 2023 near 1.19 NW Medford.
The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (24% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Medford 0.3
- Taylor County 3.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Medford 5
- Taylor County 33
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Medford 12%
- Taylor 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.19 NW Medford | Taylor | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.69 NE Medford | Taylor | $20K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Medford | Taylor | $20K | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Stetsonville | Taylor | $1K | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Taylor | — | 14:30 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Medford | Taylor | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.19 NW Medford | Taylor | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.69 NE Medford | Taylor | $20K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Medford | Taylor | $20K | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.93 SSW Whittlesey | Taylor | — | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Medford | Taylor | — | 04:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Medford | Taylor | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Stetsonville | Taylor | $1K | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Medford | Taylor | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Medford | Taylor | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Medford | Taylor | $8K | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Medford | Taylor | $30K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Medford
Questions about hail in Medford
How often does it hail in Medford, Wisconsin?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medford since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Medford?
Most reports come in July, September, March. July alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Medford?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 28, 2023 near 1.19 NW Medford. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Medford?
The most recent report in this data is from October 5, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Medford 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 October 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.