Hail history for Monroe, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Monroe
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 17, 2026
15 reports on 11 days since 1981 · #135 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Monroe
- 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 Monroe
The latest hail report in and around Monroe is from April 17, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monroe logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #135 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monroe accounts for 16% of the 94 reports filed in Green County.
7% 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 17, 2026 near 0.47 W Monroe.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monroe 0.4
- Green County 2.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monroe 6
- Green County 28
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monroe 7%
- Green 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.47 W Monroe | Green | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Monroe Airport | Green | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Monroe | Green | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Monroe | Green | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Green | 12:14 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 2 13%
- 1–2 in 12 80%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.47 W Monroe | Green | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Monroe | Green | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.23 NW Monroe | Green | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Monroe | Green | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 NNW Monroe | Green | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Monroe | Green | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Monroe Airport | Green | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Monroe | Green | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Monroe | Green | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Monroe Airport | Green | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.7 S Monroe | Green | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Waldwick | Iowa | 13:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monroe
- Monticello 16 km · 10
- Brodhead 21 km · 12
- New Glarus 23 km · 14
- Evansville 34 km · 18
- Darlington 40 km · 12
- Oregon 41 km · 23
- Verona 44 km · 24
- Mount Horeb 45 km · 20
Questions about hail in Monroe
How often does it hail in Monroe, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monroe?
Most reports come in April, October, February. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monroe?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 17, 2026 near 0.47 W Monroe. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monroe?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monroe had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.