Hail history for Stoughton, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stoughton since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stoughton
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 13, 1990
20 reports on 16 days since 1969 · #76 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Stoughton
- 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 Stoughton
The latest hail report in and around Stoughton is from April 18, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stoughton logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #76 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stoughton accounts for 4% of the 555 reports filed in Dane 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 March 13, 1990.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stoughton 0.6
- Dane County 17.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stoughton 8
- Dane County 89
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stoughton 0%
- Dane County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dane | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dane | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW Stoughton | Dane | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1969 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Dane | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.67 WSW Stoughton | Dane | 12:41 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Stoughton | Dane | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 NW Stoughton | Dane | 05:56 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Kegonsa | Dane | 11:48 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW Stoughton | Dane | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.67 WSW Stoughton | Dane | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Stoughton | Dane | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Stoughton | Dane | 10:22 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 N Stoughton | Dane | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NNE Stoughton | Dane | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SE Stoughton | Dane | 10:27 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 6 NW Dodgeville | Iowa | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | North Prairie | Waukesha | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stoughton
- McFarland 12 km · 19
- Oregon 14 km · 23
- Edgerton 16 km · 27
- Evansville 17 km · 18
- Fitchburg 18 km · 21
- Deerfield 18 km · 13
- Cottage Grove 19 km · 17
- Lake Koshkonong 24 km · 15
Questions about hail in Stoughton
How often does it hail in Stoughton, Wisconsin?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stoughton since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stoughton?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stoughton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 13, 1990. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stoughton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stoughton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 18, 2025.
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.