Hail history for Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wisconsin Rapids since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wisconsin Rapids
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 26, 2014
35 reports on 31 days since 1968 · #22 of 271 Wisconsin places
Hail map · Wisconsin Rapids
- 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 Rapids
The latest hail report in and around Wisconsin Rapids is from June 29, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wisconsin Rapids logged 22 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Wisconsin town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #22 of 271 Wisconsin cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wisconsin Rapids accounts for 25% of the 139 reports filed in Wood County.
3% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on July 26, 2014 near Wisconsin Rapids.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wisconsin Rapids 1.1
- Wood County 4.8
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wisconsin Rapids 19
- Wood County 52
- Median Wisconsin town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wisconsin Rapids 3%
- Wood County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2014 | 2.25 inhen egg | Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | $50K | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexander Southwd Ar | Wood | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wood | — | 15:50 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 16 46%
- 1–2 in 18 51%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NE Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.44 WNW Kellner | Portage | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.63 ENE Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexander Southwd Ar | Wood | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NE Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Alexander Southwd Ar | Wood | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 NW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 NW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 NW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 NW Wisconsin Rapids | Wood | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wisconsin Rapids
- Port Edwards 4 km · 14
- Nekoosa 11 km · 10
- Lake Arrowhead 21 km · 14
- Plover 24 km · 33
- Stevens Point 26 km · 21
- Marshfield 41 km · 36
- Arkdale 41 km · 11
- Necedah 46 km · 17
Questions about hail in Wisconsin Rapids
How often does it hail in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wisconsin Rapids since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 271 Wisconsin places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wisconsin Rapids?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wisconsin Rapids?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 26, 2014 near Wisconsin Rapids. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wisconsin Rapids?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 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 Wisconsin Rapids had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.