Hail history for Superior, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Superior since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Superior
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 26, 2021
28 reports on 23 days since 1970 · #41 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Superior
- 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 Superior
The latest hail report in and around Superior is from April 17, 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 March 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Superior logged 22 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Superior accounts for 26% of the 107 reports filed in Douglas County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 26, 2021 near 0.47 E Superior.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (21% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Superior 1.1
- Douglas County 3.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Superior 17
- Douglas County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Superior 4%
- Douglas 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.47 E Superior | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 W Itasca | Douglas | 21:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 E Parkland | Douglas | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Superior | Douglas | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 11:30 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 12 43%
- 1–2 in 15 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Itasca | Douglas | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 W South Range | Douglas | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Superior Bong Fld Ar | Douglas | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.42 E Superior | Douglas | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.47 E Superior | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 W Itasca | Douglas | 21:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Superior | Douglas | 08:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 E Parkland | Douglas | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 W Superior | Douglas | 10:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 NNW East End | Douglas | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW East End | Douglas | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Superior | Douglas | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Superior
- Poplar 26 km · 11
Questions about hail in Superior
How often does it hail in Superior, Wisconsin?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Superior since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Superior?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Superior?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 26, 2021 near 0.47 E Superior. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Superior?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Superior had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.