Hail history for Waupaca, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waupaca since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waupaca
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 8, 2000
19 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #88 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Waupaca
- 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 Waupaca
The latest hail report in and around Waupaca is from March 28, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waupaca logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #88 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waupaca accounts for 16% of the 118 reports filed in Waupaca County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 8, 2000 near 2 W Waupaca.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waupaca 0.7
- Waupaca County 4.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waupaca 9
- Waupaca County 46
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waupaca 0%
- Waupaca County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Waupaca | Waupaca | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waupaca | Waupaca | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SE Waupaca | Waupaca | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waupaca | Waupaca | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waupaca | Waupaca | 23:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.03 NW Waupaca | Waupaca | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Waupaca | Waupaca | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Little Hope | Waupaca | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.82 NW Waupaca | Waupaca | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SE Waupaca | Waupaca | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 ENE Waupaca Muni Arpt | Waupaca | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Waupaca | Waupaca | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Waupaca | Waupaca | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Waupaca | Waupaca | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waupaca | Waupaca | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Waupaca | Waupaca | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Waupaca | Waupaca | 22:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waupaca
- Iola 18 km · 16
- Wild Rose 24 km · 10
- New London 27 km · 18
- Hortonville 35 km · 11
- Wautoma 36 km · 11
- Winchester 37 km · 19
- Plover 39 km · 33
- Clintonville 39 km · 14
Questions about hail in Waupaca
How often does it hail in Waupaca, Wisconsin?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waupaca since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waupaca?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waupaca?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 8, 2000 near 2 W Waupaca. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waupaca?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 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 Waupaca 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 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.