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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53040

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53040 from August 16, 1974 through July 14, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53040 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 14, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53040

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Kewaskum, WI
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2012
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported large hail, between 1 1/4 inch and 1 1/2 inch in diameter that fell in Kewaskum. The 5-8 minute hail storm was the worst to hit Kewaskum in many years. Roughly 200 vehicles suffered damage from the hail, as well as many homes, condos, apartments and outdoor equipment. Hail damage to vehicles was about $250,000, and about $1.75 M to buildings and equipment. This information was supplied by local auto-body shops and insurance companies and is a broad estimate.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kewaskum, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2010
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW West Bend, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2006
2:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Kewaskum, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2006
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Fond du Lac County · 32,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Fane, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2006
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Beechwood, WI
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2006
7:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kewaskum, WI
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 1998
6:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 1997
12:23 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Kewaskum, WI
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 1974
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 53040

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of a soffit ripped off a home and a heavy grill moved.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2021
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AND SPLIT IN KEWASKUM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES SNAPPED AND LINES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD H AND HIGHLAND DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Kewaskum, WI
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2021
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN ACROSS RIDGE RD. ONE QUARTER MILE WEST OF HIGHLAND DR. MULTIPLE SIX INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN NEARBY AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Kewaskum, WI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS WASHINGTON COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS FALLEN TREES IN KEWASKUM. SOME ROADS BLOCKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
69 mph
Jul 13, 2015
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage with some power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.02 WSW Beechwood, WI
100 mph
Nov 17, 2013
10:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A squall line produced an estimated 100 mph downburst several miles east of Kewaskum. A farm silo collapsed on a small portion of the barn killing 12 cattle. 40-50 healthy trees were downed by the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 ESE Michaels, WI
64 mph
Jul 16, 2008
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm winds toppled large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kewaskum, WI
60 mph
Oct 2, 2006
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm winds knocked down large trees and power-lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Wayne, WI
64 mph
Jul 30, 2006
7:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power-lines down across the northern portions of Washington County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
60 mph
Jul 27, 2006
2:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
75 mph
Jul 17, 2006
1:09 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Beechwood, WI
60 mph
Sep 13, 2005
4:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kewaskum, WI
70 mph
Jun 23, 2004
8:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53040
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Beechwood, WI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53040

2 reports
F1 category
Jun 23, 2004
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53040
Washington County · 40,489 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado (80-90 mph) was a continuation of the tornado that moved east-southeast from the area southwest of Campbellsport in southern Fond du Lac County. Originally this tornado was rated as F1 in Fond du Lac County, but after crossing the Washington/Fond du Lac County line near the intersection of Lake Bernice Dr. and St. Kilian Dr. it weakened to F0 status. It finally dissipated 1.5 miles northwest of Kewaskum, north of STH 28 and west of STH 45. Mainly light tree and crop damage was noted. Average path width was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Kewaskum, WI
F1 category
Jul 18, 1996
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53040
Sheboygan County · 35,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Beechwood, WI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 53040 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,223
Households3,215
Housing units3,377
Income
Median household income$99,425
$100k+ households56.6%
$150k+ households33.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,662
Attached single-family347
Small multifamily237
Large multifamily120
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share78.8%
Attached-home share10.3%
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,756
Renter-occupied459
Vacant units162
Home value & age
Median home value$312,500
Owner homes $300k+53.7%
Owner homes $500k+14.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1984
Older-home share47.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,162
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53040 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 24 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53040, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 53040?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53040 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Kewaskum, WI on August 7, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53040 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 53040 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53040 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 53040 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53040 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 53040 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53040 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 53040, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53040, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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