Hail history for Waterford, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waterford since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waterford
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 28, 2023
12 reports on 9 days since 1978 · #196 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Waterford
- 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 Waterford
The latest hail report in and around Waterford is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waterford logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #196 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waterford accounts for 10% of the 125 reports filed in Racine 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 28, 2023 near 0.69 S Waterford.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waterford 0.5
- Racine County 3.6
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waterford 6
- Racine County 36
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waterford 8%
- Racine 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waterford | Racine | $50K | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 10:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 10:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Waterford | Racine | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waterford | Racine | $50K | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1978 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Racine | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waterford
- Burlington 11 km · 14
- Mukwonago 13 km · 18
- Vernon 13 km · 12
- Muskego 14 km · 11
- East Troy 15 km · 14
- Yorkville 18 km · 10
- Franklin 21 km · 14
- New Berlin 24 km · 16
Questions about hail in Waterford
How often does it hail in Waterford, Wisconsin?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waterford since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #196 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waterford?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waterford?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 28, 2023 near 0.69 S Waterford. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waterford?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 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 Waterford 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 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.