Hail history for Melrose, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melrose
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 24, 1984
10 reports on 9 days since 1981 · #257 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Melrose
- 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 Melrose
The latest hail report in and around Melrose is from September 21, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melrose logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #257 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melrose accounts for 8% of the 125 reports filed in Jackson 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 September 24, 1984.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melrose 0.2
- Jackson County 3.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melrose 3
- Jackson County 30
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melrose 0%
- Jackson County 4%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Four Corners | Monroe | 11:37 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 NW Four Corners | Monroe | 14:26 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 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Four Corners | Monroe | — | 11:37 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 NW Four Corners | Monroe | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Melrose | Jackson | $3K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Melrose | Jackson | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Richland Center | Richland | — | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SE Franklin | Jackson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Melrose | Jackson | — | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melrose
- Black River Falls 22 km · 17
- Ettrick 22 km · 10
- Taylor 23 km · 12
- Sparta 26 km · 39
- West Salem 27 km · 25
- Holmen 28 km · 44
- Galesville 29 km · 17
- Onalaska 32 km · 32
Questions about hail in Melrose
How often does it hail in Melrose, Wisconsin?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #257 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melrose?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melrose?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 24, 1984. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melrose?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 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 Melrose 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 September 21, 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.