Hail history for Wausau, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wausau since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wausau
- Last hail
- May 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 24, 2009
45 reports on 31 days since 1974 · #10 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Wausau
- 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 Wausau
The latest hail report in and around Wausau is from May 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wausau logged 23 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wausau accounts for 19% of the 238 reports filed in Marathon 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 April 24, 2009 near 2 N Wausau.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wausau 1.1
- Marathon County 6.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wausau 16
- Marathon County 59
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wausau 0%
- Marathon 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 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Wausau | Marathon | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marathon | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 SSE Wausau | Marathon | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.62 ENE Wausau | Marathon | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.54 NE Wausau | Marathon | 18:25 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 23 51%
- 1–2 in 22 49%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 SSE Wausau | Marathon | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Wausau | Marathon | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Wausau | Marathon | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Wausau | Marathon | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 WNW Wausau | Marathon | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SE Wausau | Marathon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 SW Wausau | Marathon | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Wausau | Marathon | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Wausau | Marathon | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.62 ENE Wausau | Marathon | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Wausau | Marathon | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.54 NE Wausau | Marathon | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wausau
- Weston 11 km · 22
- Maine 11 km · 12
- Kronenwetter 16 km · 10
- Marathon City 16 km · 10
- Mosinee 19 km · 14
- Merrill 25 km · 28
- Athens 35 km · 12
- Antigo 44 km · 10
Questions about hail in Wausau
How often does it hail in Wausau, Wisconsin?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wausau since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wausau?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wausau?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 24, 2009 near 2 N Wausau. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wausau?
The most recent report in this data is from May 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 Wausau had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 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.