Hail history for Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wisconsin Dells since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wisconsin Dells
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 14, 2026
15 reports on 10 days since 2000 · #137 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Wisconsin Dells
- 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 Wisconsin Dells
The latest hail report in and around Wisconsin Dells is from July 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wisconsin Dells logged 9 reports on 5 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 #137 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wisconsin Dells accounts for 11% of the 139 reports filed in Columbia County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 14, 2026 near 4.92 SE Lyndon Station.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wisconsin Dells 0.5
- Columbia County 4.3
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wisconsin Dells 5
- Columbia County 49
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wisconsin Dells 7%
- Columbia 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 4.92 SE Lyndon Station | Juneau | $660K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Lake Delton | Sauk | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | $5K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | — | 09:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | — | 09:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.3 ESE Plainville | Adams | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 4.92 SE Lyndon Station | Juneau | $660K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSW Grand Marsh | Adams | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Lake Delton | Sauk | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.92 SE Lyndon Station | Juneau | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.49 WSW Big Spg | Adams | $1K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | $5K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.76 SE Lyndon Station | Juneau | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 W Big Spg | Adams | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 SE Lyndon Station | Juneau | $800 | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wisconsin Dells
- Briggsville 15 km · 11
- Baraboo 19 km · 16
- Reedsburg 21 km · 22
- Portage 27 km · 25
- La Valle 29 km · 12
- Mauston 30 km · 23
- Lake Wisconsin 34 km · 16
- Adams 35 km · 15
Questions about hail in Wisconsin Dells
How often does it hail in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wisconsin Dells since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wisconsin Dells?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wisconsin Dells?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 14, 2026 near 4.92 SE Lyndon Station. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wisconsin Dells?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 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 Wisconsin Dells 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 1, 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.