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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 54494

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 54494 from July 1, 1956 through June 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
5.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 54494 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 54494

45 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Biron, WI
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
6:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via WSAW-TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Biron, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Wisconsin Rapids, WI
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Port Edwards, WI
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Portage County Emergency Manager reported 1 inch hail in Wisconsin Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Biron, WI
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail. Location estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Wisconsin Rapids, WI
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 Facebook reports of golf ball size hail on the south side of Wisconsin Rapids. Pictures available. Dents on vehicles reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Wisconsin Rapids, WI
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 SE Port Edwards. Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Port Edwards, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Wisconsin Rapids, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2016
12:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: Biron, WI
1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
2:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped ping pong ball size hail as it passed through Biron.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Biron, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
9:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell south of Port Edwards.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Port Edwards, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped ping pong ball size hail as it passed through Wisconsin Rapids, where an earlier storm had produced hail damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Alexander Southwd Ar, WI
2.25″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
11:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter as it passed through Wisconsin Rapids. Hail covered the ground and damaged at least 10 vehicles, denting them and breaking windshields.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wisconsin Rapids, 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 54494

35 reports
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69 mph
Jun 23, 2025
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust to 69 mph at ISW ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Port Edwards, WI
62 mph
Jun 23, 2025
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust to 62 mph at ISW ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Port Edwards, WI
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Kellner, WI
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Street signs bent over at the intersection of highways 54 and F to west of Plover.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Whiting, WI
63 mph
May 22, 2024
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported at KISW - Alexander Field South Wood County Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wisconsin Rapids Airpor, WI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 54
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 54
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
60 mph
May 17, 2017
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WIND GUST. ALSO NOTED STOP LIGHTS WERE OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
60 mph
May 17, 2017
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WIND GUST. ALSO NOTED STOP LIGHTS WERE OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PORTAGE COUNTY. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Kellner, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 54. REPORT VIA WSAW TV
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Edwards, WI
64 mph
Aug 25, 2014
3:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds uprooted at least a dozen trees in saturated soil on the southeast side of Wisconsin Rapids. Two houses were damaged by the fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.98 E Alexander Southwd Ar, WI
60 mph
Jul 11, 2011
2:06 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds just east of Kellner.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.57 ESE Kellner, WI
60 mph
Aug 13, 2010
6:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds snapped and uprooted several trees near Grand Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 WNW Kellner, WI
64 mph
Jul 10, 2010
2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust in excess of 60 mph uprooted several trees and snapped a 25 foot arbor vitae 10 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.26 SSW Kellner, 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 54494

4 reports
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Portage County from Wood County at 6:20 pm CDT (1720 CST) mainly over farmland. The twister continued to snap trees (DI 28, DOD 4) and overturn agricultural irrigation systems. About six miles south of Plover, a nearly half-mile long row of power poles were bent over (DI 24, DOD 3). The tornado crossed Interstate 39 at Coddington Road two miles west of Keene. The tornado grew to nearly 700 yards wide as it passed just north of Keene and heavily damaged a farmstead. A silo was damaged and barn flattened (DI 1, DOD 6). Several outbuildings were also damaged or destroyed. Along the path, at least two dozen irrigation systems were overturned and damaged (resulting in over $1 million in losses) and many hundreds of trees snapped or uprooted. This area also experienced high-end EF1 damage with winds of 100 to 110 mph. The tornado dissipated about nine miles southeast of Plover at about 6:46 pm (1746 CST). The average path width was 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.82 S Kellner, WI
F0 category
Apr 27, 1984
4:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Mar 30, 1982
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54494
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Jun 17, 1970
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54494
Wood County · 25,748 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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ZIP 54494 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,516
Households11,792
Housing units13,110
Income
Median household income$71,087
$100k+ households40.2%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,488
Attached single-family444
Small multifamily825
Large multifamily904
Mobile homes449
Housing mix
Single-family share80%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,230
Renter-occupied2,562
Vacant units1,318
Home value & age
Median home value$170,800
Owner homes $300k+14.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,260
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 54494 have on record?

Our records show 45 hail, 35 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 54494, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 54494?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 54494 is 5.50″. It was reported near N Port Edwards, WI on June 7, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 54494 — 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 54494 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 54494 — 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 54494 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 54494 — 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 54494 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 54494 — 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 54494, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 54494, 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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