Hail history for Montello, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montello since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Montello
- Last hail
- Aug 1, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 28, 2012
11 reports on 11 days since 1963 · #211 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Montello
- 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 Montello
The latest hail report in and around Montello is from August 1, 2014, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Montello logged 4 reports on 4 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 #211 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Montello accounts for 15% of the 75 reports filed in Marquette County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2012 near 2 S Montello.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Montello 0.2
- Marquette County 2.0
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Montello 4
- Marquette County 25
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Montello 0%
- Marquette County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Montello | Marquette | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Montello | Marquette | $2K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marquette | — | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Montello | Marquette | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Glenoak | Marquette | — | 19:05 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 18%
- 1–2 in 9 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Montello | Marquette | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Montello | Marquette | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Pardeeville | Columbia | — | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Glenoak | Marquette | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Montello | Marquette | $2K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Montello | Marquette | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Montello | Marquette | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Marquette | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marquette | — | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1974 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Marquette | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1963 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Marquette | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Montello
- Westfield 16 km · 15
- Princeton 18 km · 13
- Briggsville 26 km · 11
- Portage 29 km · 25
- Pardeeville 29 km · 16
- Wautoma 31 km · 11
- Green Lake 31 km · 10
- Berlin 36 km · 19
Questions about hail in Montello
How often does it hail in Montello, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montello since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #211 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Montello?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Montello?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 28, 2012 near 2 S Montello. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Montello?
The most recent report in this data is from August 1, 2014 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Montello had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montello since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 1, 2014.
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.