Hail history for Roberts, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roberts since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roberts
- Last hail
- Jul 24, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 12, 1978
11 reports on 10 days since 1978 · #223 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Roberts
- 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 Roberts is from July 24, 2023. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Roberts
The latest hail report in and around Roberts is from July 24, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roberts logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #223 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roberts accounts for 6% of the 182 reports filed in St. Croix County.
9% 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 July 12, 1978.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roberts 0.3
- St. Croix County 6.0
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roberts 6
- St. Croix County 48
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roberts 9%
- St. Croix 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1978 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | St. Croix | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Roberts | St. Croix | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Roberts | St. Croix | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 W Roberts | St. Croix | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 W Roberts | St. Croix | 14:00 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 4 36%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 W Roberts | St. Croix | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 W Roberts | St. Croix | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 W Roberts | St. Croix | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NE Roberts | St. Croix | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.59 SSE Roberts | St. Croix | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Roberts | St. Croix | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Roberts | St. Croix | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 E Hudson | St. Croix | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Roberts | St. Croix | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Roberts | St. Croix | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1978 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | St. Croix | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roberts
- Hammond 9 km · 13
- River Falls 14 km · 34
- Hudson 14 km · 23
- Baldwin 14 km · 14
- New Richmond 17 km · 33
- Star Prairie 25 km · 11
- Ellsworth 27 km · 30
- Spring Valley 28 km · 12
Questions about hail in Roberts
How often does it hail in Roberts, Wisconsin?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roberts since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #223 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roberts?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roberts?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 12, 1978. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roberts?
The most recent report in this data is from July 24, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roberts had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 24, 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.