Hail history for Reedsburg, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reedsburg since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Reedsburg
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2018
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 6, 2011
22 reports on 20 days since 1975 · #59 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Reedsburg
- 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 Reedsburg
The latest hail report in and around Reedsburg is from April 13, 2018, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Reedsburg logged 10 reports on 9 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 #59 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Reedsburg accounts for 15% of the 148 reports filed in Sauk County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 6, 2011 near 4 W Reedsburg.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Reedsburg 0.5
- Sauk County 3.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Reedsburg 9
- Sauk County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Reedsburg 5%
- Sauk 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 W Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 04:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reedsburg | Sauk | $900K | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sauk | — | 20:55 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 11 50%
- 1–2 in 10 45%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Reedsburg Muni Arpt | Sauk | — | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Reedsburg Muni Arpt | Sauk | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 W Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 04:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reedsburg | Sauk | $900K | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reedsburg | Sauk | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Reedsburg
- La Valle 12 km · 12
- Cazenovia 17 km · 10
- Wisconsin Dells 21 km · 15
- Baraboo 22 km · 16
- Mauston 30 km · 23
- Hillsboro 30 km · 20
- Briggsville 35 km · 11
- Lake Wisconsin 37 km · 16
Questions about hail in Reedsburg
How often does it hail in Reedsburg, Wisconsin?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reedsburg since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Reedsburg?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Reedsburg?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 6, 2011 near 4 W Reedsburg. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Reedsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2018 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Reedsburg had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reedsburg since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 13, 2018.
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.