Hail Swath Map Preview
The Milwaukee, WI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 10 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Milwaukee, WI Hail Map
The May 7, 2024 hail swath map for Milwaukee, WI covers approximately 2,352 square miles and includes an estimated 427,746 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 952 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 165,586 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 833 sq mi | 165,586 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 952 sq mi | 146,296 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 409 sq mi | 74,557 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 132 sq mi | 15,324 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 17 sq mi | 14,543 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 7,844 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 3,596 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Milwaukee, WI Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2024 hail swath map area for Milwaukee, WI, HailGeeks estimates 172,238 single-family homes, 14,189 townhomes, and 60,495 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 66,351 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 66,351 | 5,398 | 24,958 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 61,550 | 4,444 | 17,230 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29,269 | 3,013 | 11,045 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,714 | 468 | 1,956 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,329 | 400 | 3,438 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,715 | 394 | 1,308 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,310 | 72 | 560 |
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Counties Inside the Milwaukee, WI Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2024 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Milwaukee, WI region. Milwaukee County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 30,121 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Milwaukee, WI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 84 cities near Milwaukee, WI. Oak Creek, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 7,994 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Milwaukee, WI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI hail map spans 82 ZIP codes. ZIP 53154 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,212.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2024 hail map for Milwaukee, WI currently list 10 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 2:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Pewaukee | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 2:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | Sussex | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S South Milwaukee | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 3:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | South Milwaukee | WI | Photos of measured 1in hail from spotter on Facebook. |
May 7, 2024 3:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Oak Creek | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 3:31 PM CT |
1.50 in | Oak Creek | WI | Picture with measurement shown on WISN 12. |
May 7, 2024 3:32 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 E Oak Creek | WI | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 7, 2024 3:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Oak Creek | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 3:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Pleasant Prairie | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 7, 2024 3:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W South Milwaukee | WI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 2:17 PM CT | 6 NNW Harvard | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 NNW Harvard. Barn collapse. | |
May 7, 2024 2:23 PM CT | Walworth | WI | Large tree branch down and leaning power pole near intersection of Hwy 67 and County Rd B. | |
May 7, 2024 2:24 PM CT | Walworth | WI | Semi rolled over near intersection of Hwy 67 and US 14. Power lines down in area of Walworth and Fontana. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 7, 2024 2:35 PM CT | 6 NNW Harvard | IL | Barn collapse. | |
May 7, 2024 2:38 PM CT | 1 W Como | WI | Photos and video relayed by amateur radio showing snapped trees and tree limbs near Prestwick Drive in the Geneva National Golf Community. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 7, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 S Hebron | IL | Large branches down... road impassable by cars on Rt 47 and Vander Karr. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 2:05 PM CT | UNK | 5 NNW Harvard | IL | An EF-0 tornado began northwest of Capron in northern Boone County... crossed into northwest McHenry County where a barn was destroyed... then continued across the state line into southern Wisconsin. |
May 7, 2024 2:19 PM CT | UNK | 1 SSW Darien | WI | NWS storm survey confirmed a short lived EF-1 with 90 mph winds south of Darien. |
May 7, 2024 2:21 PM CT | UNK | 2 SSW Walworth | WI | NWS survey team confirmed an EF-0 with 80 mph winds across southern Walworth County from east of Sharon to west of Walworth. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Milwaukee, WI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Milwaukee, WI region as the May 7, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 23, 2023 through May 4, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 4, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Milwaukee, WI
Not sure whether the May 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Milwaukee, WI region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 7, 2024 Milwaukee, WI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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