Hail history for Waupun, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waupun since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waupun
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 2, 2015
16 reports on 15 days since 1973 · #126 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Waupun
- 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 Waupun
The latest hail report in and around Waupun is from June 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waupun logged 8 reports on 7 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 #126 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waupun accounts for 8% of the 205 reports filed in Dodge County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 2, 2015 near 2.11 ENE Alto.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waupun 0.4
- Dodge County 5.7
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waupun 7
- Dodge County 55
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waupun 6%
- Dodge County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.11 ENE Alto | Fond Du Lac | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waupun | Dodge | $3K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 09:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.94 SSE Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 SSE Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 25%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 SSE Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 09:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.94 SSE Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 SSE Alto | Fond Du Lac | — | 09:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Waupun | Dodge | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 WSW Waupun Arpt | Dodge | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.11 ENE Alto | Fond Du Lac | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Waupun | Dodge | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Waupun | Dodge | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waupun | Dodge | $3K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Waupun | Dodge | — | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Waupun | Fond Du Lac | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waupun
- Beaver Dam 19 km · 33
- Kekoskee 19 km · 12
- Horicon 22 km · 10
- Randolph 24 km · 11
- Lomira 24 km · 10
- Ripon 25 km · 11
- Fond du Lac 29 km · 50
- Green Lake 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Waupun
How often does it hail in Waupun, Wisconsin?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waupun since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #126 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waupun?
Most reports come in June, August, March. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waupun?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 2, 2015 near 2.11 ENE Alto. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waupun?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 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 Waupun had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 24, 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.