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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53530

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53530 from May 31, 1958 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53530 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53530

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Belmont, WI
2.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
11:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Darlington, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Darlington, WI
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
5:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Darlington, WI
2.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SOME SQUAD CAR DAMAGE DUE TO 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Darlington, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL OBSERVED ON A FARM ON COUNTY ROAD F NORTHEAST OF DARLINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Darlington, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
7:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 NW Darlington, WI
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Waunakee, WI
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Madison, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2003
12:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Darlington, WI
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2000
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Darlington, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 1999
9:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Darlington, WI
0.75″ hail
May 15, 1998
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Darlington, WI
1.25″ hail
Jun 23, 1996
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Darlington, WI
2.00″ hail
Aug 10, 1983
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 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 53530

46 reports
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88 mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter measures 88 MPH gust on home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down reported by Lafayette County dispatchers. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fayette, WI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage across the county. Corn damage in the Elk Grove area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Darlington, WI
62 mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wisconet station reported 62 MPH gust at 355 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Belmont, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage reported in Darlington. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2024
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lafayette Co dispatch reported tree down on County Road F in Fayette. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fayette, WI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Calf hutches and large cattle water tank blown a fair distance... door torn off shed... chute displaced from silo... some tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND FELL ON A VEHICLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2022
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN WITH POWER LINE. 1 ROOF SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING WHERE STORM DRAINS CLOGGED UP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 23 IN DARLINGTON AND SOME TREE DAMAGE IN A YARD NEARBY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2021
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN AROUND DARLINGTON. ONE FELL ON A VEHICLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAFAYETTE CO DISPATCH RELAYS REPORT OF TREE DOWN ON OLSON LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Mineral Point, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DOWNED POWERLINES... TREE BRANCHES... AND A BLOWN TRANSFORMER AROUND ALICE ST. AND GALENA ST. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DARLINGTON. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darlington, WI
UNK mph
Oct 2, 2019
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPDATES PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 ESE BELMONT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ASSESSMENT BY THE LAFAYETTE COUNTY EM AND PICTURES FROM THE AREA... IT HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THAT STRAIGHT LINE WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 70 AND 80 MPH RESULTED IN ROOF... SILO ROOF AND TREE DAMAGE FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF BELMONT INTO THE TRUMAN AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Belmont, WI
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2019
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES/LARGE BRANCHES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Darlington, 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 53530

3 reports
F1 category
Jul 25, 1971
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Sep 2, 1963
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
May 31, 1958
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53530
Lafayette County · 6,078 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 53530 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,581
Households1,787
Housing units1,947
Income
Median household income$69,598
$100k+ households41.8%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,542
Attached single-family25
Small multifamily253
Large multifamily33
Mobile homes94
Housing mix
Single-family share79.2%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,364
Renter-occupied423
Vacant units160
Home value & age
Median home value$175,000
Owner homes $300k+20.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1964
Older-home share68.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,712
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53530 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 46 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53530, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 53530?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53530 is 2.50″. It was reported near Darlington, WI on June 29, 1969.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53530 — 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 53530 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53530 — 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 53530 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53530 — 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 53530 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53530 — 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 53530, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53530, 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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