Hail history for Racine, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Racine since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Racine
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 23, 1960
30 reports on 21 days since 1960 · #35 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Racine
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Racine is from March 10, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Racine
The latest hail report in and around Racine is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Racine logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Racine accounts for 24% of the 125 reports filed in Racine County.
13% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 23, 1960.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Racine 0.8
- Racine County 3.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Racine 10
- Racine County 36
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Racine 13%
- Racine 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1960 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | — | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 W Racine | Racine | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Racine | Racine | $100K | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.23 NE Downtown Racine | Racine | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Racine | — | 11:16 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 10 33%
- 1–2 in 16 53%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Elmwood Park | Racine | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSE Downtown Racine | Racine | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Downtown Racine | Racine | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Downtown Racine | Racine | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Elmwood Park | Racine | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Downtown Racine | Racine | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Downtown Racine | Racine | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Downtown Racine | Racine | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Downtown Racine | Racine | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.23 NE Downtown Racine | Racine | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Downtown Racine | Racine | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 ENE Gatliff | Racine | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Racine
Questions about hail in Racine
How often does it hail in Racine, Wisconsin?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Racine since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Racine?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Racine?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 23, 1960. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Racine?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Racine had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was March 10, 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.