Hail history for Richland Center, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richland Center since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richland Center
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 18, 2025
20 reports on 17 days since 1974 · #75 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Richland Center
- 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 Richland Center
The latest hail report in and around Richland Center is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richland Center logged 12 reports on 9 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 #75 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richland Center accounts for 23% of the 88 reports filed in Richland County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 18, 2025 near 1.01 E Richland Center.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richland Center 0.6
- Richland County 2.4
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richland Center 9
- Richland County 28
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richland Center 0%
- Richland 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Richland Center | Richland | $135K | 04:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | $15K | 07:18 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.29 ENE Boaz | Richland | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NE Richland Center | Richland | $15K | 03:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richland | — | 17:00 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 5 25%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 S Gillingham | Richland | — | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Richland Center | Richland | $135K | 04:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | — | 04:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | $15K | 07:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.52 NNW Richland Center | Richland | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.29 ENE Boaz | Richland | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.36 NNW Twin Bluffs | Richland | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 W Twin Bluffs | Richland | — | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Richland Center | Richland | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NE Richland Center | Richland | $15K | 03:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richland Center
Questions about hail in Richland Center
How often does it hail in Richland Center, Wisconsin?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richland Center since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richland Center?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richland Center?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 18, 2025 near 1.01 E Richland Center. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richland Center?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Richland Center had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.