Hail Swath Map Preview
The Madison, WI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 8 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the October 23, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Madison, WI Hail Map
The October 23, 2023 hail swath map for Madison, WI covers approximately 456 square miles and includes an estimated 238,780 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 200 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 83,402 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 145 sq mi | 29,717 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 200 sq mi | 69,941 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 84 sq mi | 83,402 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 19 sq mi | 26,918 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 28,802 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Madison, WI Hail Swath Map
Inside the October 23, 2023 hail swath map area for Madison, WI, HailGeeks estimates 62,863 single-family homes, 6,501 townhomes, and 67,513 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 21,186 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,666 | 1,062 | 5,849 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 18,958 | 2,183 | 17,924 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21,186 | 2,280 | 21,748 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,986 | 402 | 7,751 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6,067 | 574 | 14,241 |
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Counties Inside the Madison, WI Hail Map
Hail from the October 23, 2023 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Madison, WI region. Dane County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 47,334 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 Madison, WI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Madison, WI. Madison, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 36,101 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the October 23, 2023 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 October 23, 2023 Madison, WI hail map spans 34 ZIP codes. ZIP 53704 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,771.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the October 23, 2023 hail map for Madison, WI currently list 8 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 23, 2023 2:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | Barneveld | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 23, 2023 2:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NNE Cross Plains | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 23, 2023 3:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Maple Bluff | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 23, 2023 3:25 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 E Maple Bluff | WI | Size estimated from photo of hail on palm of hand reported via Facebook. Comment reported up to golf ball size hail and dented cars on east side of Madison. |
October 23, 2023 3:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WNW Cottage Grove | WI | Picture of 1 inch hail taken at Hwy T and Felland Rd. Photo from Twitter. Time estimated from radar. |
October 23, 2023 3:42 PM CT |
1.25 in | Maple Bluff | WI | Reported through web form. |
October 23, 2023 3:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | Waterloo | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 23, 2023 4:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Watertown | WI | Reported relayed via social media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 October 23, 2023 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 October 23, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 26, 2023 through Sep 16, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 16, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Madison, WI
Not sure whether the October 23, 2023 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 October 23, 2023 Madison, WI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the October 23, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Madison, WI region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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