Hail history for Port Edwards, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Port Edwards since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Port Edwards
- Last hail
- May 18, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.50 in
- softball · Jun 7, 2007
14 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #154 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Port Edwards
- 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 Port Edwards
The latest hail report in and around Port Edwards is from May 18, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Port Edwards logged 12 reports on 10 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 #154 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Port Edwards accounts for 10% of the 139 reports filed in Wood County.
7% 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 5.50 in (softball) on June 7, 2007 near Port Edwards, which ties or sets the Wisconsin record.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (21% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Port Edwards 0.6
- Wood County 4.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Port Edwards 10
- Wood County 52
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Port Edwards 7%
- Wood County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2007 | 5.50 insoftball | Port Edwards | Wood | $45.0 million | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wood | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SE Port Edwards | Wood | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Port Edwards | Wood | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Port Edwards | Wood | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SE Port Edwards | Wood | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Port Edwards | Wood | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 S Port Edwards | Wood | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Port Edwards | Wood | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSE Port Edwards | Wood | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Port Edwards | Wood | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Port Edwards | Wood | — | 09:18 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Alexander Southwd Ar | Wood | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 W Port Edwards | Wood | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Port Edwards | Wood | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Port Edwards | Wood | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 5.50 insoftball | Port Edwards | Wood | $45.0 million | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Port Edwards
- Wisconsin Rapids 4 km · 35
- Nekoosa 7 km · 10
- Lake Arrowhead 17 km · 14
- Plover 27 km · 33
- Stevens Point 30 km · 21
- Arkdale 37 km · 11
- Necedah 41 km · 17
- Marshfield 43 km · 36
Questions about hail in Port Edwards
How often does it hail in Port Edwards, Wisconsin?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Port Edwards since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #154 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Port Edwards?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Port Edwards?
5.50 in (softball size) on June 7, 2007 near Port Edwards. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Port Edwards?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Port Edwards had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 18, 2024.
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.