Hail history for Middleton, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middleton since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Middleton
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 3, 2011
30 reports on 18 days since 1977 · #34 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Middleton
- 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 Middleton
The latest hail report in and around Middleton is from April 14, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Middleton logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #34 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Middleton accounts for 5% of the 555 reports filed in Dane County.
23% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 3, 2011 near Middleton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Middleton 0.9
- Dane County 17.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Middleton 12
- Dane County 89
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Middleton 23%
- Dane County 12%
- 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 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 7 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Middleton | Dane | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 W Middleton | Dane | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Middleton | Dane | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NE Middleton | Dane | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.5 W Pheasant Branch | Dane | 16:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 33%
- 1–2 in 13 43%
- 2 in + 7 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.5 W Pheasant Branch | Dane | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 W Middleton | Dane | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Middleton | Dane | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Pheasant Branch | Dane | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 W Middleton | Dane | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Middleton | Dane | — | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Madison Morey Arpt | Dane | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Middleton | Dane | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Madison Morey Arpt | Dane | — | 09:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Pheasant Branch | Dane | — | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Middleton | Dane | $1K | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Middleton | Dane | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Middleton
Questions about hail in Middleton
How often does it hail in Middleton, Wisconsin?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Middleton since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Middleton?
Most reports come in April, September, August. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Middleton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 3, 2011 near Middleton. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Middleton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Middleton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.