Hail history for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Milwaukee since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Milwaukee
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 12, 2014
97 reports on 64 days since 1956 · #2 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Milwaukee
- 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 Milwaukee
The latest hail report in and around Milwaukee is from April 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Milwaukee logged 53 reports on 30 hail days, about 2.6 reports a year. That is 5.9 times the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Milwaukee accounts for 46% of the 212 reports filed in Milwaukee 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 12, 2014 near 1.71 NW Wauwatosa.
Reports were down 39% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 2006, with 14 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (23% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Milwaukee 2.6
- Milwaukee County 6.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Milwaukee 30
- Milwaukee County 50
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Milwaukee 5%
- Milwaukee 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 4 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.71 NW Wauwatosa | Milwaukee | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 SW Brown Deer | Milwaukee | $2.0 million | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Milwaukee | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Milwaukee | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Milwaukee | — | 20:25 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 47 48%
- 1–2 in 45 46%
- 2 in + 5 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 W (Mke)mitchell Apt Mi | Milwaukee | 11:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N (Mke)mitchell Apt Mi | Milwaukee | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 W Milwaukee Timmerman Airport | Milwaukee | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Downtown Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 07:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 WSW Milwaukee County Zoo | Milwaukee | 04:29 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Milwaukee Bradford Beach | Milwaukee | 10:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 SE West Allis | Milwaukee | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Mitchell Park Domes | Milwaukee | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Milwaukee Hoan Bridge | Milwaukee | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 SE West Allis | Milwaukee | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 SE West Allis | Milwaukee | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 SE West Allis | Milwaukee | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Milwaukee
- West Allis 8 km · 12
- Brookfield 12 km · 16
- Mequon 17 km · 21
- Menomonee Falls 17 km · 16
- New Berlin 17 km · 16
- Franklin 20 km · 14
- Oak Creek 21 km · 16
- Germantown 23 km · 31
Questions about hail in Milwaukee
How often does it hail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
97 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Milwaukee since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.6 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Milwaukee?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Milwaukee?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 12, 2014 near 1.71 NW Wauwatosa. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Milwaukee?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 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 Milwaukee had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was April 21, 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.