Hail history for Poplar, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poplar since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Poplar
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 26, 2021
11 reports on 6 days since 2000 · #218 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Poplar
- 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 Poplar
The latest hail report in and around Poplar is from August 16, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on August 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Poplar logged 10 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #218 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Poplar accounts for 10% of the 107 reports filed in Douglas County.
27% 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 July 26, 2021 near 1.42 W Maple.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2021, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (73% of reports); 9% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Poplar 0.5
- Douglas County 3.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Poplar 5
- Douglas County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Poplar 27%
- Douglas County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.42 W Maple | Douglas | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.42 E Poplar | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.58 WNW Maple | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Maple | Douglas | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 N Wentworth | Douglas | 22:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 3 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.52 NE Hines | Douglas | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Maple | Douglas | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.42 W Maple | Douglas | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 N Wentworth | Douglas | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.42 E Poplar | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.58 WNW Maple | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2.52 NE Hines | Douglas | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Maple | Douglas | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 ENE Poplar | Douglas | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Poplar | Douglas | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Maple | Douglas | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Poplar
- Superior 26 km · 28
Questions about hail in Poplar
How often does it hail in Poplar, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poplar since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #218 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Poplar?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 73% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Poplar?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 26, 2021 near 1.42 W Maple. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Poplar?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Poplar had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 16, 2023.
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.