Hail history for New Berlin, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Berlin since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Berlin
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 15, 2025
16 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #119 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · New Berlin
- 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 New Berlin
The latest hail report in and around New Berlin is from September 22, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Berlin logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #119 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Berlin accounts for 6% of the 265 reports filed in Waukesha 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 15, 2025 near 1.67 ENE Tess Corners.
Reports were up 267% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Berlin 0.7
- Waukesha County 8.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Berlin 11
- Waukesha County 67
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Berlin 0%
- Waukesha 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 ENE Tess Corners | Waukesha | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Tess Corners | Waukesha | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Prospect | Waukesha | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE New Berlin | Waukesha | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 SE Downtown Waukesha | Waukesha | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 50%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 ENE Tess Corners | Waukesha | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.02 W New Berlin | Waukesha | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Tess Corners | Waukesha | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 ENE Tess Corners | Waukesha | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Prospect | Waukesha | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE New Berlin | Waukesha | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 WNW New Berlin | Waukesha | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 ENE Tess Corners | Waukesha | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 ENE Tess Corners | Waukesha | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 SE Calhoun | Waukesha | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.97 NW Greenfield | Milwaukee | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 SE Downtown Waukesha | Waukesha | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Berlin
- West Allis 9 km · 12
- Waukesha 10 km · 26
- Brookfield 10 km · 16
- Muskego 11 km · 11
- Franklin 14 km · 14
- Vernon 15 km · 12
- Milwaukee 17 km · 97
- Mukwonago 20 km · 18
Questions about hail in New Berlin
How often does it hail in New Berlin, Wisconsin?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Berlin since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Berlin?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Berlin?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.67 ENE Tess Corners. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Berlin?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Berlin had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was September 22, 2025.
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.