Hail history for Plover, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plover since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plover
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 22, 2011
33 reports on 27 days since 1984 · #29 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Plover
- 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 Plover
The latest hail report in and around Plover is from June 24, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plover logged 27 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plover accounts for 30% of the 110 reports filed in Portage County.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 22, 2011 near Plover.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plover 1.4
- Portage County 3.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plover 21
- Portage County 43
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plover 6%
- Portage County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | Plover | Portage | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Plover | Portage | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plover | Portage | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plover | Portage | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Plover | Portage | 18:09 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 27%
- 1–2 in 22 67%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NW Plover | Portage | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 SW Whiting | Portage | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Plover | Portage | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.97 W Plover | Portage | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.97 W Plover | Portage | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.03 WSW Whiting | Portage | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Plover | Portage | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Plover | Portage | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Plover | Portage | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Plover | Portage | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plover | Portage | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 WSW Plover | Portage | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plover
- Stevens Point 7 km · 21
- Wisconsin Rapids 24 km · 35
- Port Edwards 27 km · 14
- Iola 34 km · 16
- Nekoosa 34 km · 10
- Lake Arrowhead 38 km · 14
- Waupaca 39 km · 19
- Mosinee 39 km · 14
Questions about hail in Plover
How often does it hail in Plover, Wisconsin?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plover since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plover?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plover?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 22, 2011 near Plover. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plover?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plover had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 24, 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.