Hail history for West Salem, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Salem since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Salem
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2023
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 28, 2023
25 reports on 13 days since 1989 · #47 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · West Salem
- 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 West Salem
The latest hail report in and around West Salem is from July 28, 2023, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Salem logged 20 reports on 9 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Salem accounts for 11% of the 227 reports filed in La Crosse County.
36% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 28, 2023 near 1.47 NNE Neshbonoc Lake.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2023, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Salem 1.0
- La Crosse County 6.2
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Salem 9
- La Crosse County 40
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Salem 36%
- La Crosse County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 6 | 4.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.47 NNE Neshbonoc Lake | La Crosse | $65K | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW West Salem | La Crosse | $50K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.65 ENE West Salem | La Crosse | $50K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.85 NE West Salem | La Crosse | $65K | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 W West Salem | La Crosse | $35K | 18:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 24%
- 1–2 in 10 40%
- 2 in + 9 36%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.47 NNE Neshbonoc Lake | La Crosse | $65K | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.65 ENE West Salem | La Crosse | $50K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.85 NE West Salem | La Crosse | $65K | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.5 W West Salem | La Crosse | $35K | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 W West Salem | La Crosse | $35K | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW West Salem | La Crosse | $50K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 W West Salem | La Crosse | — | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E West Salem | La Crosse | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W West Salem | La Crosse | — | 23:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W West Salem | La Crosse | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.99 W West Salem | La Crosse | — | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | West Salem | La Crosse | — | 14:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Salem
- Onalaska 9 km · 32
- St. Joseph 13 km · 10
- La Crosse 14 km · 78
- Holmen 16 km · 44
- Sparta 22 km · 39
- Melrose 27 km · 10
- Stoddard 28 km · 13
- Trempealeau 30 km · 30
Questions about hail in West Salem
How often does it hail in West Salem, Wisconsin?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Salem since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Salem?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Salem?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 28, 2023 near 1.47 NNE Neshbonoc Lake. 36% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Salem?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2023 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Salem 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 July 28, 2023.
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.