Hail history for Nelson, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nelson since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nelson
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 5, 1999
22 reports on 18 days since 1996 · #58 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Nelson
- 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 Nelson
The latest hail report in and around Nelson is from April 13, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nelson logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nelson accounts for 16% of the 138 reports filed in Buffalo 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 June 5, 1999 near Nelson.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nelson 0.6
- Buffalo County 3.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nelson 8
- Buffalo County 37
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nelson 0%
- Buffalo County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nelson | Buffalo | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 NW Nelson | Buffalo | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.3 NNW Nelson | Buffalo | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Nelson | Buffalo | — | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Nelson | Buffalo | $10K | 00:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 50%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 NW Nelson | Buffalo | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Nelson | Buffalo | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.3 NNW Nelson | Buffalo | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Nelson | Buffalo | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Nelson | Buffalo | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Nelson | Buffalo | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Nelson | Buffalo | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 SE Nelson | Buffalo | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Nelson | Buffalo | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Nelson | Buffalo | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.37 S Nelson | Buffalo | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 W Nelson | Buffalo | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nelson
Questions about hail in Nelson
How often does it hail in Nelson, Wisconsin?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nelson since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nelson?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nelson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 5, 1999 near Nelson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nelson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nelson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.