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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53185

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53185 from July 10, 1966 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53185 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53185

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterford, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2026
5:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Wind Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Wind Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterford, WI
2.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports from MPING and through Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Waterford North, WI
2.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterford, WI
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2017
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterford, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Waterford, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 W Union Grove Hrnr Arp, WI
2.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Wind Lake, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
7:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 SW Wind Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
7:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Waterford, WI
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Waterford, WI
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2006
3:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Waterford, WI
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2001
12:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterford, 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 53185

27 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 25, 2022
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND TREES ON POWERS LINES ACROSS WESTERN RACINE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Waterford North, WI
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES DWON AS WELL AS POWER LINES DOWN SCATTERED ALL OVER THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford North, WI
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES IN WATERFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, WI
58 mph
Aug 2, 2015
7:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many tree branches or trees down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .15 E Wind Lake, WI
58 mph
Jul 21, 2013
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An NWS employee reported corn flattened in several fields along a path from 1 mile west-northwest of Waterford to 1 mile west-northwest of Union Grove by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 58 mph (50 knots).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Waterford, WI
64 mph
Sep 4, 2012
8:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Racine County 911 Call Center reported trees and power lines blown down by damaging thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 56 knots (65 mph) from Tichigan to Burlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tichigan, WI
60 mph
Jul 30, 2012
11:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported a tree blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph (52 knots) near the intersection of Big Bend Road and North Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Muskego, WI
60 mph
Sep 21, 2010
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 52 knots (60 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Wind Lake, WI
69 mph
Jun 21, 2010
8:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Police officials reported many trees and power lines down in Wind Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wind Lake, WI
58 mph
Jun 8, 2009
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Waterford.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waterford, WI
64 mph
Jul 10, 2008
5:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm wind gusts toppled several large trees and broke branches that brought down some power-lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 WNW Tichigan, WI
70 mph
Jun 7, 2007
9:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were toppled and several power-lines were damaged due to powerful straight-line thunderstorm winds that raked the city of Waterford.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waterford, WI
60 mph
Jul 27, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, WI
58 mph
Jun 5, 2005
12:19 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at Lodi Middle School.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lodi, WI
70 mph
Aug 21, 2002
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, 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 53185

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey concludes an EF-0 tornado occurred with estimated peak winds of 70 mph and a path width of 70 yards. This tornado began at the intersection of Wisconsin Hwy 83 and County Hwy O north of Waterford. This tornado then continued east... uprooting and snapping trees as well as lofting a porta-potty onto a building... before likely ending in the Tichigan State Wildlife Area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Waterford North, WI
F0 category
Aug 16, 1987
6:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
May 26, 1985
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jun 6, 1980
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Sep 28, 1972
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jun 29, 1969
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 10, 1966
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53185
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 53185 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,786
Households7,661
Housing units8,211
Income
Median household income$100,896
$100k+ households51.6%
$150k+ households27.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,605
Attached single-family542
Small multifamily835
Large multifamily156
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share80.4%
Attached-home share6.6%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,306
Renter-occupied1,355
Vacant units550
Home value & age
Median home value$357,700
Owner homes $300k+69.1%
Owner homes $500k+18.7%
Owner homes $750k+8.6%
Median year built1987
Older-home share41.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,482
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53185 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 27 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53185, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 53185?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53185 is 2.75″. It was reported near .86 SW Wind Lake, WI on August 2, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53185 — 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 53185 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53185 — 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 53185 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53185 — 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 53185 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53185 — 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 53185, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53185, 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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