Hail history for Vernon, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vernon since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vernon
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.75 in
- teacup · Aug 2, 2015
12 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #195 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Vernon
- 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 Vernon
The latest hail report in and around Vernon is from April 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 13, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vernon logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #195 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Vernon accounts for 5% of the 265 reports filed in Waukesha County.
8% 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 3.75 in (teacup) on August 2, 2015 near 2.05 NW Mukwonago.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vernon 0.4
- Waukesha County 8.9
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vernon 6
- Waukesha County 67
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vernon 8%
- Waukesha County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2015 | 3.75 inteacup | 2.05 NW Mukwonago | Waukesha | $3K | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Vernon | Waukesha | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.57 SE North Prairie | Waukesha | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NE Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Vernon | Waukesha | — | 06:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.57 SE North Prairie | Waukesha | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Vernon | Waukesha | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 3.75 inteacup | 2.05 NW Mukwonago | Waukesha | $3K | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E North Prairie | Waukesha | — | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNE Rio | Columbia | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Big Bend | Waukesha | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NNW Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NE Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Mukwonago | Waukesha | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Vernon
Questions about hail in Vernon
How often does it hail in Vernon, Wisconsin?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vernon since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #195 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vernon?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vernon?
3.75 in (teacup size) on August 2, 2015 near 2.05 NW Mukwonago. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vernon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vernon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.