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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 53597

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 53597 from October 9, 1958 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
17
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 53597 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 53597

13 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Middleton, WI
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Waunakee, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
12:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Waunakee, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
3:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Waunakee, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2017
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Middleton, WI
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED SIZE. REPORTED IN VIENNA. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Windsor, WI
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2012
4:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Middleton, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2006
3:26 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Waunakee, WI
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2005
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Dousman, WI
1.50″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Windsor, WI
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
2:03 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Sun Prairie, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1986
7:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 1975
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 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 53597

17 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures from social media indicating numerous large branches down across town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top of tree trunk snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped near base. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via social media. Several reports of down trees and large limbs across the Waunakee area. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Woodland Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Waunakee, WI
60 mph
Jul 24, 2022
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES BLOWN OVER AND SNAPPED AT THE BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE WITH 6 INCH LIMBS BROKEN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Waunakee, WI
81 mph
Jun 6, 2006
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Around 1930 CST (830 PM CDT) thunderstorm wind gusts took a roof off a house 2 miles east of Waunakee. Winds were estimated at 70 knots (80 mph). About 5,000 dollars in damage resulted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Waunakee, WI
60 mph
May 24, 2006
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stoughton, WI
64 mph
Aug 11, 2002
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waunakee, WI
58 mph
May 10, 2001
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waunakee, WI
70 mph
Jul 26, 1997
3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Waunakee, WI
UNK mph
May 24, 1989
9:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 1983
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
63 mph
Jul 6, 1977
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 53597

7 reports
F0 category
Jun 23, 2004
7:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado spun up along Old Settlers Rd., just south of the Township line (or about 0.2 mile south of of the intersection of Old Settlers Rd. and Katzenbuechel Rd.). One home had a couple windows damaged by flying debris, and several large trees were uprooted or twisted/sheared on a couple properties. The typical sequence of events was observed by the home's owner's - heavy rain and some wind, then calm, then the freight-train noise, and they could barely close the front door. The responsible supercell moved southeast toward Madison and eventually spun up another tornado on the southwest side of Madison.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Marxville, WI
F0 category
Jun 11, 2001
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dodge County · 27,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak (F0) tornado spun up 1 mile north/northwest of Rubicon in southeast Dodge County, and moved southeast before exiting the county at a point 2 miles east/southeast of Rubicon. While in Dodge County, it pulled down or uprooted many trees. This tornado then moved through Washington County, giving a glancing blow to the city of Hartford. Associated winds were in the 52 to 61 knot range (60 to 70 mph).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Rubicon, WI
F1 category
Jul 25, 1997
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Waunakee, WI
F0 category
Jun 14, 1989
11:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 30, 1976
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F3 category
Aug 2, 1967
2:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK category
Oct 9, 1958
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 53597
Dane County · 129,925 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 53597 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,671
Households8,120
Housing units8,323
Income
Median household income$114,542
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,085
Attached single-family951
Small multifamily607
Large multifamily1,562
Mobile homes118
Housing mix
Single-family share61.1%
Attached-home share11.4%
Multifamily share26.1%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,038
Renter-occupied2,082
Vacant units203
Home value & age
Median home value$462,900
Owner homes $300k+75.5%
Owner homes $500k+44.0%
Owner homes $750k+9.8%
Median year built1995
Older-home share24.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,887
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 53597 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 17 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 53597, 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 53597?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 53597 is 2.00″. It was reported near Middleton, WI on April 14, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 53597 — 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 53597 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 53597 — 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 53597 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 53597 — 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 53597 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 53597 — 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 53597, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 53597, 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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