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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53118

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53118 from July 11, 1969 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53118 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53118

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Dousman, WI
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via X with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dousman, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Dousman, WI
2.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST STONE WAS 2 INCHES...MEASURED. CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 SSE SULLIVAN. AT WFO MKX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Sullivan, WI
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2011
5:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.66 NE Oak Hill, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground white at County Road GG and Rue Park Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW North Prairie, WI
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2005
7:42 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lake Mills, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2003
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Eagle, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2003
4:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Sullivan, WI
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2001
10:21 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sullivan, WI
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2000
11:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sullivan, WI
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2000
10:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sullivan, WI
1.00″ hail
Mar 8, 2000
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Eagle, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 1999
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Dousman, WI
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 1999
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sullivan, 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 53118

47 reports
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60 mph
Apr 14, 2026
6:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Sullivan, WI
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down on Highway Z and in surrounding areas. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Hardscrabble Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Sullivan, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell and took down power pole. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Dousman, WI
70 mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Jefferson County · 26,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-70 mph wind gust at WFO MKX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sullivan, WI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from west of Ottawa Lake. About a dozen of tree tops from silver maples and cottonwoods ranging in diameter up to 16 inches snapped off. Additional reports of a 10 inch diameter apple tree blown down. Damage was blown generally in a south to north direction from a downburst. Winds estimated around 50-60 mph. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Eagle, WI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN WAUKESHA COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2021
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
6:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BRANCHES AND A FEW TREES BLOCKING PORTIONS OF HARDSCRABBLE RD AND HWY Z NEAR DOUSMAN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN BETWEEN DOUSMAN AND EAGLE ON HIGHWAY 67. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Oct 2, 2019
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wales, WI
UNK mph
Oct 2, 2019
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND OTHER DEBRIS VISIBLE ON HWY Z ONE HALF MILE NORTH OF INTERSECTION WITH HARDSCRABBLE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dousman, WI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dousman, WI
UNK mph
May 3, 2018
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GIANT WILLOW TREE SNAPPED. LARGE EVERGREEN TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dousman, 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 53118

1 reports
UNK category
Jul 30, 2021
6:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 53118
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND EF1 RATED TORNADO DAMAGE SOUTH OF DOUSMAN... STARTING NEAR A CEMETERY ON HIGHWAY Z. THE TORNADO PATH WAS 2.19 MILES LONG WITH A WITH OF 100 YDS. PEAK WIND 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Dousman, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 53118 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,107
Households2,876
Housing units3,196
Income
Median household income$103,921
$100k+ households48.2%
$150k+ households25.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,563
Attached single-family149
Small multifamily143
Large multifamily130
Mobile homes211
Housing mix
Single-family share80.2%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share8.5%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,538
Renter-occupied338
Vacant units320
Home value & age
Median home value$367,000
Owner homes $300k+67.8%
Owner homes $500k+22.6%
Owner homes $750k+7.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share53.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,734
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53118 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 47 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53118, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 53118?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53118 is 2.00″. It was reported near Sullivan, WI on June 13, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53118 — 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 53118 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53118 — 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 53118 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53118 — 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 53118 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53118 — 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 53118, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53118, 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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