Hail history for Minocqua, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minocqua since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Minocqua
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 16, 1997
14 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #151 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Minocqua
- 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 Minocqua
The latest hail report in and around Minocqua is from April 13, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on April 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Minocqua 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 #151 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Minocqua accounts for 10% of the 144 reports filed in Oneida County.
14% 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 July 16, 1997 near 1 N Minocqua.
The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Minocqua 0.2
- Oneida County 4.0
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Minocqua 3
- Oneida County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Minocqua 14%
- Oneida County 9%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Minocqua | Oneida | $300K | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1985 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Oneida | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Lake Tomahawk | Oneida | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minocqua | Oneida | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minocqua | Oneida | $2K | 17:06 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 3 21%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Minocqua | Oneida | — | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE Minocqua | Oneida | — | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Hazelhurst | Oneida | — | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Lake Tomahawk | Oneida | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minocqua | Oneida | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Minocqua | Oneida | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Minocqua | Oneida | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Minocqua | Oneida | $300K | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Minocqua | Oneida | $2K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Oneida | — | 01:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1990 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Oneida | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Oneida | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Minocqua
- Lake Tomahawk 13 km · 12
- Lac du Flambeau 18 km · 18
- Boulder Junction 27 km · 13
- Rhinelander 35 km · 38
- Mercer 41 km · 23
- Three Lakes 42 km · 13
- Tomahawk 45 km · 18
- Park Falls 58 km · 38
Questions about hail in Minocqua
How often does it hail in Minocqua, Wisconsin?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minocqua since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Minocqua?
Most reports come in May, July, September. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Minocqua?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 16, 1997 near 1 N Minocqua. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Minocqua?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Minocqua 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 13, 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.