Hail Swath Map Preview
The Madison, WI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 5 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Madison, WI Hail Map
The May 21, 2024 hail swath map for Madison, WI covers approximately 2,311 square miles and includes an estimated 224,407 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 927 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 116,106 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 927 sq mi | 116,106 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 868 sq mi | 85,517 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 334 sq mi | 12,194 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 124 sq mi | 3,653 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 45 sq mi | 6,549 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13 sq mi | 388 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Madison, WI Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2024 hail swath map area for Madison, WI, HailGeeks estimates 80,423 single-family homes, 8,661 townhomes, and 42,586 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 40,141 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 40,141 | 4,467 | 23,474 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 30,521 | 3,304 | 16,876 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,291 | 280 | 942 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,630 | 64 | 282 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,623 | 544 | 1,009 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 217 | 2 | 3 |
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Counties Inside the Madison, WI Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2024 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Madison, WI region. Dane County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 38,415 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Madison, WI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 42 cities near Madison, WI. Stoughton, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,892 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 2024 Madison, 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 Madison, WI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2024 Madison, WI hail map spans 97 ZIP codes. ZIP 53589 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,786.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2024 hail map for Madison, WI currently list 5 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 12:43 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 NNW Stoughton | WI | Size estimated from social media pic. Time estimated from radar. |
May 21, 2024 12:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NNE Stoughton | WI | Hail at least 1 inch in diameter via social media video. |
May 21, 2024 4:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | Dodgeville | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:21 PM CT |
1.75 in | Cobb | WI | Estimated size from pic. |
May 21, 2024 6:55 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 N Dodgeville | WI | Trained spotter reports quarter to ping pong sized hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 6:51 PM CT | 2 W Dodgeville | WI | Shed roof blown off outside of Dodgeville. Time estimated based on radar. Report relayed via broadcast media. | |
May 21, 2024 6:51 PM CT | Spring Green | WI | Few large branches and trees down in Spring Green. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 21, 2024 7:05 PM CT | Hillsboro | WI | Trees down on home. | |
May 21, 2024 8:43 PM CT | 4 NNW Shirland | IL | Power lines downed. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 21, 2024 8:43 PM CT | 1 SW Machesney Park | IL | Power lines downed in Loves Park and Machesney Park. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 21, 2024 8:44 PM CT | 3 W Rockton | IL | Tree damage reported west of Rockton. Relayed via mping. | |
May 21, 2024 6:54 PM CT | 75 mph | 1 N Hazel Green | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 21, 2024 Madison, 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 Madison, WI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Madison, WI region as the May 21, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 16, 2024 through May 20, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 20, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Madison, WI
Not sure whether the May 21, 2024 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 21, 2024 Madison, WI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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