Hail history for Vilas County, Wisconsin
Every NOAA hail report filed in Vilas County since 1963, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vilas County
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 5, 1999
117 reports on 59 days since 1963 · #39 of 73 Wisconsin counties
Hail map · Vilas County
- 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 Vilas County is from July 27, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Vilas County
The latest hail report in Vilas County is from July 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vilas County logged 60 reports on 28 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Wisconsin county (3.5 a year) and ranks #39 of 73 Wisconsin counties for all-time reports. Vilas County holds 1% of all 9,358 hail reports in Wisconsin.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Wisconsin county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 5, 1999 near Eagle River.
Reports were up 22% in 2016–2025 (33) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2018, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (26% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vilas County 3.0
- Median Wisconsin county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vilas County 28
- Median Wisconsin county 37
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vilas County 5%
- Median Wisconsin county 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1999 | 3.00 inteacup | Eagle River | $500K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Arbor Vitae | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Eagle River | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.13 NNW St Germain | $250K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.52 NW Lac Du Flambeau Stn | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 53 45%
- 1–2 in 58 50%
- 2 in + 6 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.09 ENE Eagle River | 08:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lac Du Flambeau | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Arbor Vitae | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 SW Arbor Vitae Arpt | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.91 W Lakeland Arpt | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.2 ENE Arbor Vitae | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.5 SW Lac Du Flambeau | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lac Du Flambeau | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.98 S Phelps | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Eagle River | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 SW Eagle River Arpt | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Arbor Vitae | 16:37 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Vilas County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Lac du Flambeau | 18 | 1.75 in |
| Boulder Junction | 13 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | 9 | 7 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Woodruff | 7 | 5 | May 18, 2024 |
| Sayner | 4 | 4 | Jun 10, 2021 |
Questions about hail in Vilas County
How often does it hail in Vilas County, Wisconsin?
117 hail reports have been logged in Vilas County since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 73 Wisconsin counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vilas County?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vilas County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 5, 1999 near Eagle River. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vilas County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vilas County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.