Hail history for Oak Creek, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Creek since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oak Creek
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2025
16 reports on 9 days since 1961 · #120 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Oak Creek
- 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 Oak Creek
The latest hail report in and around Oak Creek is from May 15, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oak Creek logged 14 reports on 7 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 #120 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oak Creek accounts for 8% of the 212 reports filed in Milwaukee 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 15, 2025 near 1.01 E Rawson.
Reports were up 500% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2024, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (56% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oak Creek 0.7
- Milwaukee County 6.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oak Creek 7
- Milwaukee County 50
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oak Creek 0%
- Milwaukee County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Rawson | Milwaukee | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.45 NW Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.23 NW Rawson | Milwaukee | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 18:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Rawson | Milwaukee | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Carrollville | Milwaukee | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 W Rawson | Milwaukee | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NE Paynesville | Milwaukee | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.45 NW Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 W Oak Creek | Milwaukee | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Carrollville | Milwaukee | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.23 NW Rawson | Milwaukee | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 S Milwaukee International Airport | Milwaukee | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 ENE Paynesville | Milwaukee | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oak Creek
- Franklin 9 km · 14
- Caledonia 9 km · 12
- Racine 18 km · 30
- West Allis 18 km · 12
- Muskego 19 km · 11
- Mount Pleasant 19 km · 10
- Yorkville 20 km · 10
- Milwaukee 21 km · 97
Questions about hail in Oak Creek
How often does it hail in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Creek since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oak Creek?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oak Creek?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.01 E Rawson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oak Creek?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oak Creek had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was May 15, 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.