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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53188

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53188 from June 29, 1962 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53188 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53188

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2015
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSE Edgewood, WI
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 SW Downtown Waukesha, WI
0.88″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
2:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 SW Waukesha Co Arpt, WI
0.88″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Bethesda, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2010
7:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Downtown Waukesha, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2008
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Downtown Waukesha, WI
2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter was reported from Shelly Lynn Road to CTH G. No damage reports were available.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waukesha Co Arpt, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
10:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 W Downtown Waukesha, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1999
12:32 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waukesha, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 1, 1998
8:24 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waukesha, WI
0.75″ hail
May 26, 1985
4:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 1980
11:56 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
0.75″ hail
May 30, 1980
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 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 53188

49 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down throughout the county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb fell onto fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2022
5:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LIMB DOWN. 1.5 FOOT DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED AND LAYING IN THE ROADWAY OFF ROAD DT AND HIGHWAY 18. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Wales, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED LARGE TREE LIMB BLOCKING ROAD. RELAYED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2020
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WAUKEHSA CO. DISPATCH REPORTS TREE LIMBS DOWN AT LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2020
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WAUKESHA CO. DISPATCH RELAYED REPORT OF A TREE DOWN AT LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
12:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN (UNKNOWN SIZE) AND WOODEN FENCE PUSHED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Waukesha, WI
60 mph
May 3, 2018
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALSO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2017
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2017
6:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2017
6:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 GIANT PINE TREES DOWNED ON THE GROUNDS OF WAUKESHA PD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukesha, WI
60 mph
Jul 21, 2016
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Waukesha, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON NORTH SIDE OF CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waukesha, 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 53188

2 reports
UNK category
Jul 31, 2021
6:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO EAST OF THE VILLAGE OF WALES. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF TREE DAMAGE BEGINNING NORTH OF HIGHWAY 18 AND ENDING AROUND ROAD DT. PATH LENGTH IS ESTIMATED TO BE 2.4 MILES LONG WITH PEAK WIND SPEED AROUND 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Wales, WI
F1 category
May 8, 1965
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53188
Waukesha County · 120,477 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 53188 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,290
Households14,364
Housing units14,703
Income
Median household income$88,656
$100k+ households46.8%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,723
Attached single-family1,238
Small multifamily1,411
Large multifamily3,158
Mobile homes173
Housing mix
Single-family share59.3%
Attached-home share8.4%
Multifamily share31.1%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,670
Renter-occupied4,694
Vacant units339
Home value & age
Median home value$317,300
Owner homes $300k+54.9%
Owner homes $500k+12.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,607
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53188 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 49 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53188, 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 53188?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53188 is 2.00″. It was reported near N Waukesha Co Arpt, WI on June 7, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53188 — 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 53188 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53188 — 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 53188 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53188 — 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 53188 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53188 — 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 53188, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53188, 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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