Hail history for Mineral Point, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mineral Point since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mineral Point
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 13, 2006
11 reports on 10 days since 1984 · #210 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Mineral Point
- 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 Mineral Point
The latest hail report in and around Mineral Point is from April 14, 2026, 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 April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mineral Point logged 6 reports on 5 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 #210 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mineral Point accounts for 11% of the 102 reports filed in Iowa County.
9% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 13, 2006 near Mineral Pt.
The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mineral Point 0.3
- Iowa County 2.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mineral Point 5
- Iowa County 26
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mineral Point 9%
- Iowa County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2006 | 3.50 inteacup | Mineral Pt | Iowa | $4.4 million | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Iowa | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 NNE Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 14:52 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 36%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 NNE Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 3.50 inteacup | Mineral Pt | Iowa | $4.4 million | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 01:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Mineral Pt | Iowa | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Iowa | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mineral Point
- Dodgeville 12 km · 20
- Belmont 19 km · 13
- Darlington 21 km · 12
- Montfort 24 km · 11
- Platteville 28 km · 29
- Benton 37 km · 10
- Mount Horeb 40 km · 20
- Fennimore 41 km · 17
Questions about hail in Mineral Point
How often does it hail in Mineral Point, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mineral Point since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #210 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mineral Point?
Most reports come in April, June, October. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mineral Point?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 13, 2006 near Mineral Pt. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mineral Point?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Mineral Point 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 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.