Hail history for Washburn, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washburn
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 26, 2019
14 reports on 9 days since 1985 · #157 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Washburn
- 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 Washburn
The latest hail report in and around Washburn is from March 28, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washburn logged 11 reports on 6 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 #157 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washburn accounts for 12% of the 114 reports filed in Bayfield County.
7% 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 26, 2019 near 3.49 N Washburn.
Reports were up 350% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2025, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (50% of reports); 21% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washburn 0.6
- Bayfield County 4.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washburn 6
- Bayfield County 41
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washburn 7%
- Bayfield County 7%
- 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 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 4 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.49 N Washburn | Bayfield | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bayfield | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Washburn | Bayfield | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Washburn | Bayfield | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 WSW Washburn | Bayfield | 07:26 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 8 57%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Bayfield | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Washburn | Bayfield | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 WNW Washburn | Bayfield | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Bayfield | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Bayfield | 07:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Washburn | Bayfield | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 WSW Washburn | Bayfield | 07:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.49 N Washburn | Bayfield | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Washburn | Bayfield | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Washburn | Bayfield | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Bayfield | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Bayfield | 13:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washburn
- Ashland 11 km · 14
Questions about hail in Washburn
How often does it hail in Washburn, Wisconsin?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #157 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washburn?
Most reports come in March, June, July. March alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washburn?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 26, 2019 near 3.49 N Washburn. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washburn?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 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 Washburn had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was March 28, 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.