Hail Swath Map Preview
The Eau Claire, WI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 16 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 13 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 17, 2026 event.
View the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Eau Claire, WI Hail Map
The April 17, 2026 hail swath map for Eau Claire, WI covers approximately 1,803 square miles and includes an estimated 72,271 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 733 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 24,602 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 683 sq mi | 20,264 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 733 sq mi | 24,602 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 222 sq mi | 8,810 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 95 sq mi | 5,886 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 59 sq mi | 12,549 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12 sq mi | 160 |
Get a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal and whether the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI hail event may have reached your area.
Housing Exposure Inside the Eau Claire, WI Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Eau Claire, WI, HailGeeks estimates 28,618 single-family homes, 2,080 townhomes, and 8,185 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,433 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,543 | 294 | 1,162 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,433 | 341 | 2,082 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,272 | 249 | 856 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,309 | 363 | 293 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,001 | 833 | 3,788 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 60 | 0 | 4 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Eau Claire, WI Hail Map
Hail from the April 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Eau Claire, WI region. Jackson County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,503 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 Eau Claire, WI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 38 cities near Eau Claire, WI. Rochester, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 3,138 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, WI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI hail map spans 63 ZIP codes. ZIP 54768 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 967.
Check your ZIP in seconds to see whether hail activity from the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI event was mapped near your area.
Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 17, 2026 hail map for Eau Claire, WI currently list 16 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 13 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 2:05 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 SE Red Wing | MN | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:08 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Red Wing | MN | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Bay City | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Red Wing | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:12 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SW Bay City | MN | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:13 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 N Rochester | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Douglas | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Ellsworth | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Bay City | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Red Wing | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 17, 2026 2:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 8 NW Thorp | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 8 NW Thorp | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:47 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 NNW Bay City | WI | Emailed photos of large hail in backyard. Time estimated via radar. |
April 17, 2026 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Altura | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:10 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SE Douglas | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | Rollingstone | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 4:29 PM CT | 4 SE Osseo | WI | Numerous tree damage. | |
April 17, 2026 4:29 PM CT | 4 SE Osseo | WI | Numerous tree damage. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 2:30 PM CT | UNK | 4 NE Rochester | MN | The tornado began in a northeast suburb of Rochester at around 2:30 pm with just shingle damage to homes and traveled northeast into more rural areas. The first portion of the tornado was weak with mainly EF0 damage. On the second portion of the 12 mile track... the tornado intensified to produce approximately 100 mph winds with tree and farm outbuilding damage. The tornado finally lifted at 2:54 pm. |
April 17, 2026 2:46 PM CT | UNK | 2 E Viola | MN | The EF2 tornado affected mainly rural areas northeast of Rochester MN beginning about 5 miles east-northeast of Viola in Olmsted county around 2:46 pm. The tornado tracked northeast damaging trees and outbuildings. One farm house lost a complete roof and a garage lost roof portions. The tornado ended in Wabasha county a few miles southeast of Plainview MN at 3:00 pm. Maximum winds were estimated at around 125 mph near the farm house residence. |
April 17, 2026 2:53 PM CT | UNK | 2 N Elgin | MN | Tornado touched down north of Elgin where it flipped a semi. It caused damage on 2 farmsteads. Ended 1 3/4 miles north of 247 near County Rd 2. |
April 17, 2026 2:53 PM CT | UNK | 2 NNW Elgin | MN | Tornado touched down north of Elgin where it flipped a semi. It caused damage on 2 farmsteads. Ended 1 3/4 miles north of 247 near County Rd 2. |
April 17, 2026 2:57 PM CT | UNK | 4 S Plainview | MN | Tornado caused roof damage and removed a barn off of its foundation at 50500 County Rd... Plainview... MN. Residents saw the tornado and took shelter in a basement. No injuries. |
April 17, 2026 3:27 PM CT | UNK | Cream | WI | This EF3 tornado (maximum estimated wind speed 140 mph) formed a few miles southwest of the town of Cream around 3:27 pm and traveled 8 miles to the northeast finally lifting north of Montana around 3:43 pm. The tornado damaged a family home residence of good construction removing many exterior walls and the roof near State Road 88 south of Cream. This damage suggests lower EF3 wind speeds. The upstream damage to trees suggests the tornado intensified heading into this area. Many trees were downed or snapped on the path with farm outbuildings also being destroyed. |
April 17, 2026 4:08 PM CT | UNK | 3 W Blair | WI | The 6 mile EF1 tornado first touched down around 4:08 pm west-northwest of Blair and tracked east affecting mainly rural areas. The track was a few miles north of Blair with mainly tree damage noted. The tornado ended just before the Trempealeau/Jackson county line on Turri Coulee Road at 4:17 pm. Maximum winds were estimated at around 110 mph. |
April 17, 2026 4:19 PM CT | UNK | 3 SE Osseo | WI | This EF1-rated tornado touched down near Interstate 94 where County Road B nearly intersects about 3 miles southeast of Osseo WI. The tornado affected rural areas causing tree damage... sometimes extensive acreage... before ending near the intersection of Highway 10 and Moe Rd. The path was 5 miles with max wind estimated at 100 mph. |
April 17, 2026 4:27 PM CT | UNK | 5 E Osseo | WI | An officer reported a tornado near the intersection of County Rd M and Highway 10 heading east. |
April 17, 2026 4:27 PM CT | UNK | 5 E Osseo | WI | An officer reported a tornado near the intersection of County Rd M and Highway 10 heading east. |
April 17, 2026 4:27 PM CT | UNK | 1 W Osseo | WI | Numerous houses and trees damaged along County Rd K and Old 17. |
April 17, 2026 4:42 PM CT | UNK | 4 NNE Black River Falls | WI | Rain-wrapped tornado observed by storm chasers. |
April 17, 2026 4:51 PM CT | UNK | 2 SW Hatfield | WI | This tornado developed southwest of Hatfield along the Black River and churned eastward... causing extensive damage to trees as it roughly paralleled Old Highway 54. Despite the extensive tree damage... damage to buildings along the path was limited... supporting an EF1 rating with maximum estimated winds of 100 mph. The tornado ended around Campground Road and the Canadian National railroad tracks southeast of Hatfield. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, WI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Eau Claire, WI region as the April 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 17, 2025 through Apr 14, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 14, 2026.
If none of these related Eau Claire, WI hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Eau Claire, WI region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Eau Claire, WI
Not sure whether the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire, 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 April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Eau Claire, WI region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the April 17, 2026 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 17, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Eau Claire, WI region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the April 17, 2026 Eau Claire, WI hail event.