Hail Swath Map Preview
The Janesville, WI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 4, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Janesville, WI Hail Map
The March 4, 2024 hail swath map for Janesville, WI covers approximately 1,226 square miles and includes an estimated 182,762 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 493 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 69,300 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 454 sq mi | 69,300 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 493 sq mi | 65,173 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 211 sq mi | 45,876 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 59 sq mi | 2,147 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 266 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Janesville, WI Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 4, 2024 hail swath map area for Janesville, WI, HailGeeks estimates 78,542 single-family homes, 5,292 townhomes, and 31,108 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 31,130 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 31,130 | 2,233 | 8,395 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 26,974 | 2,140 | 10,112 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 18,981 | 891 | 12,472 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,326 | 27 | 118 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 131 | 1 | 11 |
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Counties Inside the Janesville, WI Hail Map
Hail from the March 4, 2024 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Janesville, WI region. Stephenson County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,592 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 Janesville, WI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 45 cities near Janesville, WI. Delavan Lake, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 1,902 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 4, 2024 Janesville, 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 Janesville, WI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the March 4, 2024 Janesville, WI hail map spans 73 ZIP codes. ZIP 61019 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,646.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 4, 2024 hail map for Janesville, WI currently list 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 4, 2024 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Lanark | IL | Delayed report via social media. Lasted 10 minutes. |
March 4, 2024 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Lanark | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 4, 2024 3:06 PM CT |
1.50 in | 5 SSW Orfordville | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 4, 2024 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 SSE Orfordville | WI | Social media image provided with measurement. |
March 4, 2024 6:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Esmond | IL | Quarter sized hail reported southwest of Kirkland. Some melting had occurred prior to observation. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 4, 2024 5:00 PM CT | 4 SSE Potter Lake | WI | Image included. | |
March 4, 2024 4:05 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 NW Darien | WI | Storm chaser video of a gustnado occurring near the Highway 14 exit near I-43. No damage was noted after ground survey via emergency management and NWS but video shows some dust being kicked up at the ground. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 4, 2024 1:59 PM CT | UNK | 3 W Bolton | IL | Pictures and video from a storm chaser confirm a brief tornado southeast of Pearl City Monday afternoon. The Stephenson County Emergency Manager surveyed the area and did not see any damage. Therefore... the tornado is rated EF-Unknown. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 4, 2024 Janesville, 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 Janesville, WI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Janesville, WI region as the March 4, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 24, 2023 through Feb 27, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 27, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Janesville, WI
Not sure whether the March 4, 2024 Janesville, 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 Janesville, 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 March 4, 2024 Janesville, WI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Janesville, WI region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the March 4, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Janesville, WI region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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